Section 317: Special rules for heavy goods vehicles and heavy passenger motor vehicles attendant

Q: What does Section 317 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) deal with?

Section 317 TCMVR pertains to "Special rules for heavy goods vehicles and heavy passenger motor vehicles attendant". It is part of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 317 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) governs special rules for heavy goods vehicles and heavy passenger motor vehicles attendant. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 317 TCMVR still in force?

Yes, Section 317 of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 317 TCMVR?

धारा 317 TCMVR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 317 of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. Section 317 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) governs special rules for heavy goods vehicles and heavy passenger motor vehicles attendant. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 317 TCMVR?

Dhara 317 TCMVR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 317 of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 317 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) governs special rules for heavy goods vehicles and heavy passenger motor vehicles attendant. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 317 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989?

Cite as: "Section 317, The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, § 317 (India).

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The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989

Chapter VIII — Chapter VIII

Section 317

Special rules for heavy goods vehicles and heavy passenger motor vehicles attendant

- The driver of a heavy goods vehicle and a heavy passenger motor vehicle shall be accompanied by an attendant who shalt be in a position to give warning of any traffic approaching from the rear and shall assist the driver by giving signal when the motor vehicle is being taken in reverse.