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RULE 94 THE CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLES RULES, 1989 117

PROVIDED that in case of a combine harvester exclusively used
for harvesting sugarcane, the overhang shall not exceed 8.5 meters
in rear while in travel mode.
(d) The overhang of the agricultural tractor shall not exceed 1.85 meter
provided that lateral projection up to 700 mm beyond the central
line of the rear wheel shall be permitted.
Explanation : For the purpose of this sub-rule, “overhang” means the
length/height measured horizontally and parallel to the longitudinal
axis of the construction equipment vehicle or combine harvester
between two vertical planes at right angles to such axis passing
through—
(iii) the front most point of the vehicle and the Centre point of the
front axle, for the front overhang,
(ii) The rearmost point of the vehicle and centre point of the rear
axle, for the rear overhang, exclusive of the parts or fitments
mentioned at items (i) to (viii) of the sub-rule (2) of rule 2 as
applicable.
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[(3)] Except in the case of vehicles of L1 and L2, E-cart/E-rickshaw and L5
categories, no part of the vehicle other than a direction indicator, when in operation, or
a driving mirror, shall project laterally more than 355 millimetres beyond the centreline
of the rear wheels, in the case of single rear wheels or more than 152 millimetres beyond
the edge extreme outer tyres, in the case of dual rear wheels:
PROVIDED that the State Government or any authority authorised in this behalf
by the State Government, if it is satisfied that it is necessary because of the nature of any
road or bridge or in the interest of public safety, may prohibit or restrict the operation
of a motor vehicle in a specified route or area unless such vehicle complies with the
requirements specified by the State Government for such route or area.
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[(4)] No part of the construction equipment vehicle or combine harvester in travel
mode other than a direction indicator, or a driving mirror, shall project laterally more
than 300 millimetre beyond the extreme outer edge of the tyres or wheel drums
regardless of single or dual tyres or rollers.]
Size, Nature and Condition of Tyres
94. Condition of tyres
2 3 4
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[(1) [Every motor vehicle including agricultural tractor and its trailer [, and
combine harvester and modular hydraulic trailers]] shall be fitted with pneumatic tyres
and every construction equipment vehicle, other than steel drum rollers of vibratory
compactors or compactor rollers or road roller or a track laying vehicle, shall be fitted
with pneumatic tyres or solid rubber tyres.]
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(2) The pneumatic tyres of [a motor vehicle including agricultural tractor and its
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trailer [, and the combine harvester]] shall be kept properly inflated and in good and
sound condition.
1 Sub-rules (4) and (5) renumbered as sub-rules (3) and (4) respectively vide GSR 435(E), dt. 18-6-2021, w.e.f.
24-6-2021.
2 Substituted vide GSR 642(E), dt. 28-7-2000.
3 Substituted for "Every motor vehicle" by CMV (Amdt.) Rules, 2004 vide GSR 111(E), dt. 10-2-2004, w.e.f.
10-8-2004.
4 Inserted by vide GSR 212(E), dt. 20-3-2015, w.e.f. 1-4-2015.
5 Substituted for "a motor vehicle" by CMV (Amdt.) Rules, 2004 vide GSR 111(E), dt. 10-2-2004, w.e.f.
10-8-2004.
6 Inserted by vide GSR 212(E), dt. 20-3-2015, w.e.f. 1-4-2015.