Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, CHAPTER V, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF MOTOR VEHICLES Preliminary Rule 93

CHAPTER V

CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPEMENT AND MAITENANCE OFMOTOR VEHICLES
Rule 93

Overall dimension 

Overall dimension

93. Overall dimension of motor vehicle,-(1) The overall width of a motor vehicle, measured at right angles to the axis of the motor vehicle between perpendicular planes enclosing the extreme point shall not exceed 2.6 meters.

Explanation:- For purpose of  this rule,  a rear-view mirror , or guard rail or a direction indicator rub-rail ( rubber beading ) shall not be taken into consideration in measuring the overall width of a motor vehicle.

(1A) The overall width of a construction equipment vehicle, measured at right angles to the axis of the construction equipment  vehicle between perpendicular planes enclosing the extreme points, shall not exceed 3 ,meters while in the travel mode and such construction equipment vehicle shall be painted by yellow and black zebra strips on the portion of the width that exceeds

 2.6 meters on the front and rear sides duly marked for night driving/parking suitable y red lamps at the front and rear.

[Provided that the zebra strips need not be used on attachments.]

(2) The overall length of the motor vehicle other than trailer shall not exceed-

                (i) in the case of motor vehicles other than transport vehicle having not more than two axles – 6.5 meters;

                (ii) in case of transport vehicles with rigid frame having two or more axles – 12 meters;

(iii)                  In the case of articulated vehicles having more than two axles – 16 meters;

(iv)                In the case of track trailer of tractor trailer combination  -18 meters (Please see the notifications given in the note below);
(v) in the case of  3 axle passenger transport vehicles - 15 meters;

(vi)                  In case of single articulated (vestibule type) passenger transport  vehicle – 18 meters (Please see the conditions given in note below).

(vii)                In the case of double articulate passenger transport vehicles – 25 meters( please see the conditions given below in the note  below)

Note.—In the case of a single articulated passenger transport vehicles of 18 meters length and double articulated passenger transport vehicles of 25 meters, permission of the State Government shall be obtained regarding their plying on the selected routes  depending upon local road conditions, width, maneuverability of the vehicle in traffic, as deemed fit.  These passenger transport vehicle will also be required to have a closed circuit TV system for proper visibility and  in and around the passenger transport vehicle by the driver to maintain safety. Intercom system shall also be provided in such passenger transport vehicle. In addition, the standing passenger will be allowed only on the lower deck of double articulated passenger transport vehicle.

3. IN the case of an articulated vehicle or a tractor trailer combination specifically constructed and used for the conveyance of individual load of exceptional  length,-

                (i) if all the wheels of the vehicle are fitted with pneumatic tyres; or

                (ii) if all the wheels of the vehicle are fitted with pneumatic tyres; so long as the vehicle is not driven at a speed exceeding twenty five kilometers per hous,

The overall length shall not exceed 18 meters.

Explanation:- For the purpose of this rule, overall length means the length of the vehicle measured between parallel planes passing through the extreme projection point of the vehicle exclusive of-

(i)                  a starting handle;

(ii)                any hood when drawn;

(iii)               any fire-escape fixed to a vehicle;

(iv)              any post office letter box, the length of which measured parallel to the axis of the vehicle does not exceed 30 centimeters;

(v)                any ladder used for loading or unloading from the roof of the vehicle or any  trailer or indicator lamp or number plate fixed to a vehicle;

(vi)               any spare wheel or spare wheel bracket or bumper fitted to a vehicle;

(vii)             any towing hook or other fitment which does not project beyond any fitment covered by clauses (iii) to (vi).

(3A) The overall length of the construction equipment vehicle, while in travel mode, shall not exceed1275 meters.

Explanation:- For the purpose of this sub-rule “overlall length” means the length of the vehicle measured betweenparallel planews through the extreme projection point of the vehicle, exclusive of-

(i)                  any fire escape fixed to a vehicle;

(ii)                any ladder used by  the  operator to board or alight the vehicle;

(iii)               any tail of indicator lamp or number plate fixed to a vehicle;

(iv)              any spare wheel or spare wheel bracket or bumper fixed to a vehicle ;

(v)                any towing hook or other fitments;

(vi)              any operational attachment on front, rear, or carrier chassis  of construction equipment vehicle in travel mode;

(4) The overall height of a motor vehicle measured from the surface on which it rests,-

                (i) in the case of motor vehicle other than a double decked motor vehicle, shall not exceed 3.8 meters;

                (ii) in the case of a double decked motor vehicle, shall not exceed 3.8 meters;

(i)                  in the case of a laden trailer carrying ISO series  flight container shall not exceed 4.2 meter;

Provided that the provisions of clause(i) to (iii) shall not apply to fire escape tower wagons and other special purpose vehicles exempted by  general of special order or registering authority.

($A) The overall height of a construction equipment  vehicle measured from the surface on which the vehicle rests shall not exceed 7.5 meter, while in travel mode:

Provided that the provisions of this sub-rule shall not apply to any other special purpose attachment to the construction equipment  vehicle exempted by  general or special order of registering authority.

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