CHAPTER V
CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPEMENT AND MAITENANCE OFMOTOR VEHICLES
Rule 93
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;
(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.
(5)
