Rule 97. Brakes for trailers:- (1) Every trailer, other than a tractor drawn trailer having five hundred kilograms and more of weight shall have an efficient working system which are capable of being applied when it is being drawn,-
(i)
In case of trailer having not more than two axles,
to at least all the wheels of one
axle; or
(ii)
In the case of a trailer having more than two axles,
to at least all the wheels of two axles:
Provided that the braking system shall be so
constructed that it is not rendered ineffective by the non-rotation of the
engine of the drawing vehicle.
(2) The provision of sub-rule (1) shall not apply to-
(i) any land
implement drawn by a motor vehicle;
(ii) any trailer designed for use and used by a local authority for street cleansing or by
the fire service for fire fighting which does not carry any load other thatn
its necessary gear and equipment,
(iii)
any disabled vehicle which is being drawn by amotor vehicle in consequence of its
disablement.
