Section 305: Traffic signs at unguarded railway level crossings

Q: What does Section 305 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) deal with?

Section 305 TCMVR pertains to "Traffic signs at unguarded railway level crossings". It is part of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 305 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) governs traffic signs at unguarded railway level crossings. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 305 TCMVR still in force?

Yes, Section 305 of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 305 TCMVR?

धारा 305 TCMVR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 305 of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. Section 305 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) governs traffic signs at unguarded railway level crossings. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 305 TCMVR?

Dhara 305 TCMVR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 305 of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 305 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) governs traffic signs at unguarded railway level crossings. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 305 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989?

Cite as: "Section 305, The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, § 305 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989

Chapter VIII — Chapter VIII

Section 305

Traffic signs at unguarded railway level crossings

- Every driver of a motor vehicle shall observe the mandatory sign of the size, colour and type set forth below at each of the approaches of every unguarded railway level crossing.

Mandatory Sign60 centimetres

Halt and Proceed

60 centimetres

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