CMV Rules 81Chapter V · Control of Transport Vehicles

Section 81 · Carriage of animals in goods carriages

(1)

No cattle shall be carried in a goods carriage in a public place unless :-

(i)

In the case of goats, sheep, deers, or pigs, a minimum floor space of one square metre per five heads of such cattle is provided in the vehicle.

(ii)

In the case of any other cattle :-

(a)

a minimum floor space of 2 x 1 metre per head of cattle and half of such floor space for young weaned one of cattle is provided in the vehicle;

(b)

the load body of the vehicle is constructed of strong wooden planks or of iron sheets with a minimum height of one and one half metre measured from the floor of the vehicle on all sides;

(c)

floor battens are provided to prevent slipping of hoofs;

(d)

every projection likely to cause suffering to an animal is removed; and

(e)

the cattle are properly secured by ropes tied to the sides of the vehicle.

Explanation.-'CATTLE' for the purpose of this sub-rule includes goats, sheeps buffaloes, bulls, oxen, cows, deers, horses, ponies, mules, asses, pigs or the young oxen thereof.

(2)

No animal belonging to or intended tor a circus, inanageric or zoo shall be carried in goods vehicle in a public place unless ;-

(i)

in the case of a wild or ferocious animal, a suitable cage of sufficient strength to contain the animal securely at all times, either separate from or integral with the load body of the vehicle is provided; and

(ii)

reasonable floor place for each animal is provided in the vehicle.

(3)

No goods vehicle when carrying any cattle under sub-rule (1) or any animal under sub-rule (2) shall be driven at a speed in excess of forty kilometres per hour.

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