Section 289: Prohibition of mounting or taking hold of vehicle in motion

Q: What does Section 289 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) deal with?

Section 289 TCMVR pertains to "Prohibition of mounting or taking hold of vehicle in motion". It is part of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 289 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) prohibits prohibition of mounting or taking hold of vehicle in motion. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 289 TCMVR still in force?

Yes, Section 289 of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 289 TCMVR?

धारा 289 TCMVR is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 289 of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. Section 289 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) prohibits prohibition of mounting or taking hold of vehicle in motion. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 289 TCMVR?

Dhara 289 TCMVR is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 289 of the The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 289 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR) prohibits prohibition of mounting or taking hold of vehicle in motion. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 289 of The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989?

Cite as: "Section 289, The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 (TCMVR)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, § 289 (India).

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Table of Contents

The Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989

Chapter VIII — Chapter VIII

Section 289

Prohibition of mounting or taking hold of vehicle in motion

(1)

No person shall mount or attempt to mount on, or dismount from any motor vehicle, when the motor vehicle is in motion.

(2)

No person shall take hold of and no driver of a motor vehicle shall cause or allow any person to take hold of, any motor vehicle when in motion for the purpose of being towed or drawn upon some other wheeled vehicle or otherwise.