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Andhra Pradesh Motor Vehicles Rules 1989

ANDHRA PRADESH MOTOR VEHICLES RULES, 1989[G.O.Ms. No. 216, Transport, Roads & Buildings (Transport-II), dated 7-8-1989Published in A.P. Gazette, RS to Part I (Ext.), dated 25-8-1989]In exercise of the powers conferred by Sections 28, 38, 95, 96, 107,111,138 and 176 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (Central Act 59 of 1988) and in supersession of the Andhra pradesh Motor Vehicles Rules, 1964, issued in G.O. Ms. No. 1007, Home (Transport-II) Department, dated the 16th June, 1964 and published at pages 221-224, of the Rules Supplement to Part-I of the Andhra Pradesh Gazette, dated the 27th August, 1964, the Governor of Andhra Pradesh hereby makes the following rules, the same having been previously published as required by sub_section (1) of Section 212 of the said Act after having considered the objections and suggestions received with respect thereto :_

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R.1 Short title, application and commencement
R.2 Definitions
R.3 Licensing Authority
R.4 Intimation of Authorisation or Additions
R.5 Rejection of Authorisation Procedure
R.6 Licensing authority may make enquiries
R.6-A Documents to be enclosed as to the correctness of address and age
R.7 Conduct of driving test
R.8 Presenting for driving test
R.9 Appellate Authority
R.10 Appeal against refusal of authorisation
R.11 Form of appeal
R.12 Sealing of photograph
R.13 Demand for recent photograph
R.14 Duplicate licence with new photograph
R.15 Intimation when licence lost or destroyed and application for duplicate
R.16 Issue of Duplicate Licence
R.17 Photograph for duplicate licence
R.18 Fee for a duplicate licence
R.19 Delivery of lost licence
R.20 Impounding of defaced or torn licence and issue of duplicate licence and its fee
R.21 Stamping of duplicate licence
R.22 Intimation to issuing authority
R.23 Temporary authorisation in lieu of licence
R.24 Issue of duplicate Learners Licence and its fee
R.25 Intimation of surrender of driving licence
R.26 Intimation of endorsement by Court or authority
R.27 Intimation of renewal
R.28 Intimation of addition to Licence
R.29 Certificate of automobile associations
R.30 Report of change of permanent address
R.31 Conduct and duties of drivers of public service vehicles
R.32 Additional duties of drivers of Motor Cabs
R.33 Responsibility of driver of vehicle on which there is no conductor
R.34 Driver of Motor cab to proceed by shortest route
R.35 Rules for drivers in respect of motor cab stands
R.36 Duties of drivers of Goods Carriers
R.37 Driver badge
R.38 Fee for issue of badge and issue of new badge in case it is lost or destroyed
R.39 Surrender of badge
R.40 Custody and production of badge
R.41 Person finding badge to surrender
R.42 Exemption from payment of fee
R.43 Issuing Authority of Medical Certificate
R.44 Fee for issue of Medical Certificate
R.45 State Register of Driving Licences
R.46 Licensing authority
R.47 Form of application for Conductors Licence
R.48 Photograph to be affixed to medical certificate
R.49 Rejection of old certificate
R.50 Photograph size
R.51 Sealing of photograph
R.52 Licensing Authority to make enquiry
R.53 Form of licence
R.54 Educational Qualifications
R.55 Training in First-Aid
R.56 Summoning of the Applicant for a Test
R.57 Application for renewal
R.58 Intimation to original licensing authority
R.59 Duplicate Licence
R.60 Cancellation of Suspension by Court
R.61 Production of Licence on Demand
R.62 Only one Licence to be effective
R.63 Appellate Authority
R.64 Form of Appeal
R.65 Report of change of permanent address
R.66 Conductors Badge
R.67 Badge issued under old rules
R.68 Fee for issue of badge and issue of new badge, in case it is lost or destroyed
R.69 Surrender of badge
R.70 Custody of badge
R.71 Person finding badge to surrender
R.72 Stage carriage to carry conductors
R.73 Refusal to issue tickets
R.74 Duties of Conductors
R.75 Issue of tickets production of counterfoils
R.76 Exemption
R.77 Issuing Authority of Medical Certificate
R.78 Fee for issue of Medical Certificate
R.79 Registering Authority
R.80 Registration Mark
R.80-A Exhibition of Registration mark
R.81 Assignment of Registration Number
R.82 Particulars to be pointed on transport vehicle
R.83 Vehicles of Central Government exempted
R.83-A Communication of certificates of Central Government agencies of Motor Vehicles for registration
R.84 Application and authority for temporary registration
R.85 Extension of temporary registration
R.86 Form of Temporary Registrations
R.87 Intimation to the registering authority concerned
R.88 Assignment on allocation of temporary registration marks to dealers
R.89 Temporary Registration Fee
R.90 Registration fee for articulated vehicle
R.91 Exemption from payment of registration fee
R.92 Communication to original authority
R.93 Change of category of vehicles registered in Hyderabad or other districts
R.94 Amount payable for belated applications
R.95 Intimation to parties
R.96 Intimation in respect of the vehicles not registered within the State
R.97-A Exemption of Road Rollers from Physical Inspection
R.97 Inspection of vehicles registered in other State and brought into the State
R.98 Exemption of vehicles with trade certificate
R.99 Issue of duplicate
R.100 Issue of Registration particulars and its fee
R.101 Return of original certificate when found
R.102 Suspension of registration certificate
R.103 Prescribed Authority
R.104 Procedure for noting hire-purchase agreement or hypothecation certificate of vehicle already registered
R.105 Cancellation of hire purchase agreement or hypothecation, Intimation
R.106 Intimation to the financier
R.107 Certificate of fitness issuing authority
R.108 Form of application for grant or renewal of certificate of fitness
R.109 Date of next inspection - Endorsement on Certificate
R.110 Production of vehicle for inspection
R.111 One certificate for one vehicle
R.112 Use of vehicle upon expiry of certificate
R.113 Inspection of transport vehicles
R.114 Unsafe vehicle - Restriction of use
R.115 Fresh fitness certificate to be obtained
R.116 Certificate of fitness-Cancellation
R.117 Reasons for cancellation to be given
R.118 Refusal to grant to renew-reasons to be given
R.119 Report of loss or destruction - Application for duplicate fee
R.120 Duplicate - Issue of
R.121 Surrender of original certificate when found
R.122 Certificate issued previously-validity
R.123 Non-production of certificate in certain cases
R.124 Appeals
R.125 Appellate authority in respect of certificate of fitne
R.126 Appeal, Form and Fee
R.127 Information regarding stolen and recovered motor vehicles to be furnished by the Police to the State Transport Authority
R.128 State Register of Motor Vehicle
R.129 Deposit by authorised testing stations
R.130 Appointment of Secretary or Additional Secretary
R.131 Appointment of Regional and State Transport Authorities
R.132 Meeting of Regional Transport Authorities
R.133 Presiding Member of Regional Transport Authority
R.134 Voting at meetings
R.135 Correspondence to be addressed to Regional Transport Authority or Secretary
R.136 Quorum
R.137 Agenda
R.138 Circulation of papers
R.139 Hearing of representations by Regional Transport Authority
R.140 Filling of Vakalatnama by legal practitioner
R.141 Giving effect to decision of Regional Transport Authorities
R.142 Publication of decision of Regional Transport Authority and State Transport Authority
R.143 Powers of Regional Transport Authority - Delegation
R.144 Delegation of powers under Section 87 of the Act to inspecting officers of the Transport Department
R.145 Powers of Regional Transport Authority - Delegation
R.146 Report of action taken under powers delegated
R.147 Orders of delegation to be published
R.148 Instructions for exercising delegated functions
R.149 Bye-law
R.150 Appointment of persons to authenticate documents
R.151 Secretary and staff
R.152 Secretary or Assistant Secretary to carry out decisions
R.153 Powers of State Transport Authority - Delegation of
R.154 Action taken under powers delegated-Report
R.155 Orders of delegation to be published
R.156 Instructions for exercising delegated functions
R.157 Powers of State Transport Authority - Delegation to Chairman
R.158 State Transport Authority to be Transport Authority for thorough traffic
R.159 Delegation of powers by the State Transport Authority for notified routes of less than 150 kilometers
R.160 Extension of validity of permit by State Transport Authority Fee therefor
R.161 Quorum
R.162 Conduct of Business
R.163 Appeal, form and fee
R.164 Appeals to the State Transport Appellate Tribunal
R.165 Revision to State Transport Appellate Tribunal
R.166 Levy of fees for supply of copies of documents
R.167 Extension or Endorsements
R.168 Applications not to be rejected on technical grounds
R.169 Special permits of tourist vehicles
R.170 Validity of Special permit
R.171 Form of application for permits
R.172 Application for endorsement or extension of validity
R.173 Authority to be applied to
R.174 Forms of permit
R.175 Permit endorsement when not necessary within the State
R.176-A Grant of State-wide permits in respect of private Service Vehicles
R.176-B Grant of State wide permits in respect of Motor Cabs fitted with tracking devices (radio cabs)
R.176 Grant of State-wide permits in respect of Motor Cabs
R.177 Grant of permits to Auto-rickshaws
R.178 Reservation of Stage Carriage permits
R.179 Guiding principles for grant of Stage Carriage Permits
R.180 Variation or extension of route
R.181 Grant or refusal of additional trips or change of timings
R.182 Suspension of cancellation of permits
R.183 Maintenance of history sheet in respect of a contract carriage
R.184 Grant or renewal of contract carriage permits-guiding principles
R.185 Conditions to be attached to all permits
R.186 Conditions of permit in respect of a luxury tourist cab
R.187 Conditions of permit - Maintenance of continuous service
R.188 Conditions of permit - Maintenance of Reserve Vehicles
R.189 Issue of bus warrants
R.190 Permits sealing
R.191 Permit to be carried in vehicle
R.192 Issue of permits - Production of records
R.193 Grant of temporary permit
R.194 Temporary permits-Grant of in cases where the route lies within the jurisdiction of two or more transport authorities
R.195 Permit fee
R.196 Fee for temporary permit
R.197 Fee for endorsements
R.198 Fresh recommendation of counter-signature
R.199 Fee for extension of validity of permit other than temporary permit
R.200 Fee for renewal of Extension
R.201 Stage and contract carraiges, carriage of goods restriction
R.202 Maximum weight of goods and luggage
R.203 Contract Carriage-General merchandise not to be carried
R.204 Stage Carriage-Goods to be packed and secured
R.205 Stage or Contract Carriage -Carriage of Personnal Luggage
R.206 Permits - Renewal - Application form
R.207 Production of records
R.208 Permits - Renewal on endorsement or extension of
R.209 Particulars to be furnished if permit not available
R.210 Endorsement of permits
R.211 Permit - Replacement of a particular vehicle - Application
R.212 Rejection of application for replacement
R.213 Procedure on granting an application for replacement
R.214 Permit surrender and cancellation
R.215 Permit-Suspension or cancellation in respect of any or all vehicles
R.216 Levy of compounding fee
R.217 Compounding offences - Procedure
R.217-A Compounding Offences Partial Condonation
R.218 Challan to be produced - Refund of excess amount
R.219 Permit-delivery on expiry
R.220 Permit - Transfer of
R.221 Particulars of premium etc.
R.222 Transfer to be void on false information
R.223 Summoning of parties
R.224 Effect of withdrawal of consent by party
R.225 Surrender of permit-endorsement of transfer on payment of fee
R.226 Permit - Transfer on the death of the holder-fee
R.227 Permit lost or destroyed - Intimation to Transport Authority
R.228 Issue of duplicate
R.229 Duplicate to be stamped
R.230 Permits - Illegible Surrender on service of notice
R.231 Fee for duplicate permit
R.232 Lost permit to be delivered if found
R.233 Variation of permit on application
R.234 Power to call for record
R.235 Intimation to other Transport Authorities
R.236 Fee for variation of permit on application
R.237 Permit Production on demand
R.238 Temporary Authorisation in lieu of a permit
R.239 Hours-Work of drivers-provisions exemptions from
R.240 Hours of work-fixation in advance
R.241 Period of rest-definition of
R.242 Goods vehicle record
R.243 Dress to be worn by Checking Inspector
R.244 Prohibition of smoking
R.245 Passengers obligation to pay fares on demand
R.246 Conduct of passengers in Stage carriages
R.247 Children and Infants :_Carriage in public service vehicle
R.248 Disposal of property left in a public service vehicle
R.249 Advance Booking and reservation of accommodation
R.250 Motor cab-payment of legal fare
R.251 Setting of taxi meter in motion
R.252 Carrying of persons in goods vehicle carriage
R.253 Carrying of animals in goods carriages vehicle
R.254 Exemption
R.255 Passenger not to sit on right of driver
R.256 Stopping place for stage carriage
R.257 Starting places and termini
R.258 Fixation of Stages for carriages
R.259 Schedule of timings
R.260 Vehicles to run in accordance with schedule
R.261 Failure to perform service Report to be made
R.262 Responsibility of permit-holder
R.263 Withdrawal of bus from Service
R.264 Withdrawal of service Report to be made
R.265 Furnishing of reports not to prejudice other action under law for non-performance of service etc.
R.266 Check in Stations or route register
R.267 Trip-Sheet
R.268 Record Sheet for Auto-rickshaw
R.269 Exhibition of particulars on Auto-rickshaw
R.270 Exhibition of particulars on taxi cab
R.271 Custody of trip-sheet
R.272 Trip-register
R.273 Exemption to Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation from maintaining trip-sheets and trip-registers in respect of their stage carriages
R.274 Exemption to Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanams from maintaining trip-sheets and trip-registers in respect of stage carriage
R.275 Painting and illumination of destination board
R.276 Exhibition of Distinguishing Boards in respect of Express stage carriages
R.277 Drivers and conductors responsibility
R.278 Change of address - Intimation
R.279 Entry of new address in the permit
R.280 Alteration to Motor Vehicle-Report
R.281 Varying permit-providing substantive vehicle or cancellation of permit
R.282 Intimation to concerned Transport Authority
R.283 Trailers to public service vehicle
R.284 Provisions applicable to trailers
R.285 Trailers to goods vehicles
R.286 Inspection of goods vehicles and their contents
R.287 Compulsory reporting of goods vehicle at Border Check-posts
R.288 Inspection of public service vehicle
R.288-A A
R.289 Inspection by members of Transport Authorities
R.290 Conviction of permit-holders Intimation by Courts
R.291 Use of stage carriage on more than one route
R.292 Vehicles used for public purpose exempted for taking out permit
R.293 Colours of Motor Cab
R.294 Body of Auto-rickshaw to be painted in yellow colour
R.294-A A
R.295-A Painting of Goods Carriages Carrying dangerous or hazardous goods
R.295 Painting of Goods Carriages
R.296 Painting of Tractor/Trailers
R.296-A Painting of School Bus
R.297-A Special provisions regarding licensing of agents engaged in the sale of tickets or in otherwise soliciting customers for public service vehicles
R.297 Special provisions regarding licensing of agents engaged in the business of collecting, forwarding and distributing of goods carried by public carriers
R.298 Particulars of the Scheme and its publication
R.299 Publication of Scheme as approved or Modified by State Government
R.300 Modification of Scheme by State Government
R.301 Relaxation in the procedure in modifying the scheme
R.302 Publication of schemes in newspapers
R.303 Filing of objections - Procedure
R.304 Consideration of the objections - Procedure
R.305 Elimination of existing services-Procedure
R.306 Applications by State Transport Undertaking
R.307 Hiring of private buses by State Transport Undertakings
R.308 Delegation of powers
R.309 Manner of service of notices and order under Chapter VI
R.310 Authorities to authorise without lamps
R.311 Height from ground - Exceptions
R.312 Lamps on trailer
R.313 Use of red light or white light
R.314 Restriction on the use of blue light
R.315 Brakes on Locomotives
R.316 Mirror
R.317 Dangerous Projections
R.318 Tyres of track laying vehicle
R.319 Tyres of heavy motor vehicles, tractors and locomotives
R.320 Diameter of Wheel
R.321 Springing
R.322 Extent of overhang to be noted in registration certificate
R.323 Wings
R.324 Motor Cycle Attachment
R.325 Communication with driver
R.326 Public Service Vehicles -General
R.327 Stability-Double-decked vehicles
R.328 Stability-Single-decked vehicles
R.329 Test of stability of public service vehicles
R.330 Side overhang of stage carriage
R.331 Seating room of Public Services vehicles
R.332 Body of stage carriage
R.333 Gangway of Public Service vehicle
R.334 Limit of seating capacity of Public Service vehicles
R.335 Standing passengers in Stage Carriages
R.336 Drivers seat to be on right hand side
R.337 Seats for conductors and drivers
R.338 No seat or luggage to the right of driver
R.339 Driver to have clear vision
R.340 Public Service Vehicles - Width of doors
R.341 Grab rail of Public Service Vehicles
R.342 Provisions of Auto-rickshaws
R.343 Steps on Public Service Vehicles
R.344 Steps in Double-Decked Vehicle
R.345 Cushions in Public Service Vehicle
R.346 Head-room in Public service Vehicles
R.347 Body dimensions and guard rails of Public Service Vehicles
R.348 Protection of passengers from weather
R.349 Passengers luggage provisions for carrying of
R.350 Electric lighting compulsory in public service vehicle
R.351 Body construction of Public Service Vehicle
R.351-A Special provisions for sleeper bus or coach
R.352 Fuel Tank of Public Service Vehicle
R.353 Fuel Tank of Public Service vehicle
R.354 Carburettor of public service vehicle
R.355 Exhaust pipe of public service vehicle
R.356 Electric Wires
R.357 Fire Extinguishers
R.358 Locking of Nuts
R.359 Floor Boards
R.360 Spare wheel and tools
R.361 Prohibition of advertising etc.
R.362 Prohibition of a painting or marking in certain manner
R.363 Painting of discarded military vehicles purchased by civilians
R.364 Body and loading platform
R.365 Drivers seat
R.366 Provision of seat behind the driver for spare driver to rest
R.367 Checking of designs of local manufactured trailers
R.368 Trailers prohibited with motor cycles and invalid carriages
R.369 Restriction on number of trailers to be drawn
R.370 Exemption of road plant
R.371 Fare-meter
R.372 Requirements as to fitting of taxi-meter etc
R.373 Sealing of meter-fitting after test
R.374 For Hire, Indicator
R.375 Means of communication between passengers and driver
R.376 For Hire to be painted
R.377 Lighting of taxi-meter
R.378 Colour of motor cabs - Restriction of
R.379 Cabs fitted with a defective meter not to be used
R.380 Repairs and repairers
R.381 Type of body and material of Auto-Rickshaw
R.382 Overhang of Auto-Rickshaw
R.383 Overall width
R.384 Overall Height
R.385 Road Clearance - Auto-rickshaw
R.386 Clearance of Floor Board
R.387 Drivers Seat
R.388 Gangway in Auto-rickshaw
R.389 Seats in Auto-rickshaw
R.389-A Carriage of school children in passenger auto-rickshaws
R.390 Milometer in Auto-rickshaw
R.391 Horn in auto-rickshaw
R.392 Provision chain in steam driven vehicles
R.393 Exemption of Military vehicles
R.394 Exemption of trailers
R.395 Exemption by Government
R.396 Weighing of vehicles
R.397 Powers of Transport Authority to restrict speeds, weights etc.
R.398 Authorities empowered to erect traffic signs
R.399 Weighing of vehicles believed to be used in contravention of restrictions
R.400 Officers empowered to demand production of registration certificate
R.401 Vehicle of Field Security
R.402 Officers empowered to demand information
R.403 Officers empowered to inspect vehicles involved in accident
R.404 Signalling device
R.405 Vehicles abandoned on the road
R.406 Parking places and halting places
R.407 Vehicles in parking place
R.408 Payment for removal
R.409 Weighing devices-installation and use of
R.410 Weighing of vehicles-Driver to manipulate
R.411 Action on failure of driver to manipulate
R.412 Axle weight and laden weight of motor vehicle
R.413 Statement of weight
R.414 Ghat roads-Restriction on driving with gear disengaged
R.415 Prohibition of mounting or dismounting when vehicle is in motion
R.416 Vehicle not to be towed down to any motor vehicle
R.417 Prohibition of taking hold of vehicle in motion
R.418 Prohibition of towing motor cyclist or cyclist
R.419 Licensed driver to be, in drawn vehicle
R.420 On Tow to be displayed
R.421 Speed to towing vehicle
R.422 Load-projection of
R.423 Precaution with goods vehicle with projecting load
R.424 Authority competent to exempt
R.425 Production of driving licences - Exemption
R.426 Carriage of dangerous substances
R.427 Sound signals - Restrictions on use of
R.428 Authority to prohibit sound signals
R.429 Cut-Outs-Prohibition of
R.430 Dazzling lights-Restriction of
R.431 Use of lamps when a vehicle is at rest
R.432 Visibility of lamps and registration marks
R.433 Registration and other marks to be kept in clear condition
R.434 Driving mirror-obscuring of
R.435 Stop sign on road surface
R.436 Traffic signs to be observed
R.437 Crash helmets to be worn
R.438 Prohibition of attachment of trailer
R.439 Attendants on trailers
R.440 When attendants may not be carried on trailers
R.441 Distinguishing marks for trailers
R.442 Attendants on locomotives
R.443 Foot-path cycle tracks and traffic segregation
R.444 Restriction on the roof of double decked vehicle
R.445 Restriction on travelling backwards
R.446 Exemption by Government
R.447 Power to impound documents
R.448 Power to detain vehicles
R.448-A Procedure of seizing and detaining a Motor Vehicle
R.448-B Release of seized and detained vehicles
R.449 Powers of search etc.
R.450 Powers to levy penalty for causing of obstruction
R.451 Insurance Certificate-Requisite condition for issue of permit
R.452 Insurance Certificate, pre-requisite condition for payment of motor vehicles tax
R.453 Cover Note-Intimation of
R.454 A
R.455 Applications
R.456 Exemption of the application
R.457 Summary dismissal of application
R.458 Notice to parties involved
R.459 Appearance and examination of parties
R.460 Summoning of witnesses
R.461 Appearance of legal practitioner
R.462 Local inspection
R.463 Inspection of the vehicle
R.464 Power of summary examination
R.465 Method of recording evidence
R.466 Adjournment of hearing
R.467 co_opting of persons during inquiry
R.468 Framing of issues
R.469 Determination of issues
R.470 Diary
R.471 Judgment and award of compensation
R.472 Enforcement of an award of the Claims Tribunal
R.473 Code of Civil Procedure to apply in certain cases
R.474 Form and number of appeals against the decision of Claims Tribunal
R.475 Fees
R.476 Application for claim
R.476-A Affixing Photograph on claim application
R.477 Refund of Fees
R.478 No refund after inspection
R.479 Time for application for refund
R.480 Refund of appeal fee etc.
R.481 Uniform for Regional Transport Officers, Assistant Transport Commissioners, Deputy Transport Commissioners, Inspector of Motor Vehicles and Assistant Inspector of Motor Vehicles
R.482 Manner of payment of fee
R.483 Transport Department - Establishing of
R.484 Agency to issue Pollution Under Control Certificate
R.485 Fee for testing and issue of Pollution Under Control Certificate
R.486 Pollution Testing Stations and Establishments
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