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4 THE CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLES RULES, 1989 RULE 2

Semi-trailer may be attached, where,—
(a) handle bar or steering wheel is fitted;
(b) gross vehicle weight is limited to 1,500 kg, subject to the conditions
specified in clause (d);
(c) in the case of semi-trailers being attached to a three wheeled tractor,
the gross combination weight be limited to 2,500 kg subject to the
conditions specified in clause (d); and
(d) weight of traction batteries in the case of battery operated three
wheelers shall not be taken into account for calculating the GVW or
GCW and for the purpose of classification;
(id) “Category L5-M” means a three wheeler passenger carrier (Auto-Rickshaw)
on account of its technical features intended to carry passengers;
(j) “Category L5-N” means a three wheeler goods carrier on account of its
technical features intended to carry goods;
A three wheeler may fall under the category of ‘L5-M-Passenger carrier
(Auto rickshaw)’ or ‘L5-N-Goods Carriage’ depending on the weight of
persons including driver for whom seating arrangements are provided is
more than or less than the weight of goods carried.
three wheeler may fall under the category of L5-N (Goods Carrier), if,—
(a) a separate load body or compartment is provided for carrying the
goods;
(b) the number of seating positions excluding the driver is not more than
three; and
(c) the weight of goods carried by the vehicle is more than weight of
persons carried, as calculated by following formula:
P-(A+B ´ 68) > B ´ 68
where
P = Technically permissible maximum laden weight (GVW) (kg)
A = Vehicle weight in the kerb weight condition (as defined in IS
9211:2003, as amended from time to time) + 68 kg. In the case of
electric vehicles, the weight of traction batteries is to be subtracted
from the kerb weight.
B = Number of seating positions excluding the driver;]
(k) “Category M” means a motor vehicle with at least four wheels used for
carrying passengers;
(l) “Category M1” means a motor vehicle used for carriage of passengers,
comprising not more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat.
Note : Definitions of type of body work for motor vehicles of Category M1
1
shall be in accordance with [Annex A of IS 14272:2011], as amended from
2
[time to time. Certificates issued prior to the date of implementation of
IS:14272:2011 in place of AIS:053:2005 shall continue to be valid];
(m) “Category M2” means a motor vehicle used for carriage of passengers,
comprising nine or more seats in addition to the driver’s seat and having a
maximum Gross Vehicle Weight not exceeding five tonnes;

1 Substituted for “Annexure-I of AIS 053: 2005” vide GSR 1192(E), dt. 10-12-2018, w.e.f. 11-12-2018.
2 Substituted for “time to time, till the corresponding BIS specifications are notified under the Bureau of
Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986)”, ibid.