PMV RulesPunjab1989
The Punjab Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
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Act No. 59 of 1989
- Sections
- 167
- Chapters
- 13
Contents
IPreliminary§ 1–22 sections
IILicensing of Drivers of Motor Vehicles§ 3–2119 sections
- 3Licensing Authority
- 4Procedure for processing application for driving licence
- 5Licensing Authority to conduct the test
- 6Photograph to be signed by the licensing authority
- 7Appellate Authority
- 8Conduct and hearing of appeals
- 9Authority for making appointment of registered medical practitioner
- 10Licences lost or destroyed
- 11Mutilated licence
- 12Issue of duplicate licence
- 13Temporary authorisation in lieu of licence
- 14Communication of particulars of licence
- 15Intimation to original licensing authority of endorsements and renewals
- 16Change of address
- 17Exemptions from the payment of fees
- 18Driver's Badge
- 19Duties, functions and conduct of drivers of transport vehicles
- 20Driver not to allow to travel certain persons
- 21State Register of Driving Licences
IIILicensing of Conductors of Stage Carriages§ 22–3211 sections
- 22Application for grant of Conductor's Licence
- 23Countersignatures of conductor's licence
- 24Renewal of conductor's licence
- 25Liability for producing Medical Certificate
- 26Grant of duplicate conductor's licence
- 27Appellate authority
- 28Conduct and hearing of appeals
- 29Conductor's badge
- 30Badge not to be transferred
- 31Driver performing the duties of conductor
- 32Duties, functions and conduct of a conductor
IVRegistration of Motor Vehicles§ 33–5020 sections
- 33Registering authority
- 34Appellate Authority
- 35Conduct and hearing of appeals
- 36Reference to expert
- 37Manner for exhibiting the particulars of transport vehicles
- 38Board of Inspection for issue or renewal of certificate of fitness
- 39Application for certificate of fitness
- 39A[ Penalty for Vehicle remained without Fitness.] [Substituted vide Punjab Government Notification No. G.S.R. 103/C.A. 59/88/Ss. 65, 96 and 177/Amd. (16)/2001 dated 29.10.2001.]
- 40Procedure of Board of Inspection or an authorised testing station
- 41Report to be made when a certificate of fitness is cancelled or renewal is refused
- 42Temporary registration of motor vehicles
- 42A[ Fee for assignment of registration mark of choice.] [Added vide Punjab Government Notification dated 26.11.1997.]
- 43Loss or destruction of certificate of registration of a vehicle other than transport vehicle
- 44Loss or destruction of certificate of registration and certificate of fitness of a transport vehicle
- 45Procedure when a lost certificate is subsequently found
- 46Temporary receipt for certificate of registration or certificate of fitness taken into possession by a competent authority
- 47Fee for late registration, assignment of registration mark and transfer of ownership
- 48Intimation of transfer of ownership
- 49Reassignment of registration marks
- 50Vehicle entering the State from outside
VControl of Transport Vehicles§ 56–7520 sections
- 56Term of appointment of members of the State Transport Authority and Regional Transport Authority
- 57Conduct of business by the State Transport Authority
- 58Conduct of business by a Regional Transport Authority
- 59Provisions of rules 57 and 58 not to apply in certain cases
- 60Procedure for conduct of business
- 61Conditions for issuing directions by the State Transport Authority
- 62Forms of applications
- 63Particulars of application
- 64Section 64
- 65Forms of Permits
- 66Extension of validity of permits
- 67Application fee for grant or renewal of permit
- 68A[ Fee for late issue and late renewal of permit.] [Substituted vide Punjab Government Notification No. G.S.R. 103/C.A. 59/88/Ss. 65, 96 and 177/Amd. (16)/2001 dated 29.10.2001.]
- 69Fees for temporary permits
- 70Limitation of capacity of stage carriages and contract carriages
- 71Conditions or carriage of goods in stage carriage and contract carriage
- 72Carriage of personal luggage in stage or contract carriage
- 73Conditions that may be attached to a stage carriage permit or contract carriage permit
- 74Conditions that may be attached to a goods carriage permit
- 75Cancellation or revocation of permit
VIISpecial Provisions Relating to State Transport Undertakings§ 123–1297 sections
- 123Particulars of the Scheme
- 124Publication of the scheme
- 125Manner of filing objections
- 126Manner of consideration and disposal of objections
- 127Publication of the scheme
- 128[ Application and mode of grant of permit to State Transport Undertakings and other persons.] [Substituted vide Punjab and Haryana Notification No. G.S.R.6/C.A.59/88/Ss. 111, 71 and 96/Amd. (14)/2001, dated 15.1.2001.]
- 129Manner of services of orders
VIIIConstruction, Equipment and Maintenance of Motor Vehicles§ 130–14920 sections
- 130General
- 131Rear mirror
- 132Dangerous projections
- 133Wind screen wiper
- 134Springing
- 135Cars fitted with left hand steering control
- 136Wings
- 137Side car wheel
- 138Communication with driver
- 139Restriction on painting
- 140Special marks to be exhibited on a stage carriage when it is used as a contract carriage
- 141Special requirements for public service vehicle
- 142Measure of stability of vehicles
- 143Seating space
- 144Driver's seat
- 145Gangway
- 146Limit of seating capacity
- 147Head Room
- 148Width of doors
- 149Grab rail
IXControl of Traffic§ 171–19020 sections
- 171Use of weighing device
- 172Restriction on driving with gear disengaged
- 173Prohibition on mounting or taking hold of vehicles in motion
- 174Towing
- 175Traffic aggregation
- 176Projection of loads
- 177Carriage of dangerous substances
- 178Sound signals
- 179Cut-outs
- 180Restriction on travelling backwards
- 181Use of lamps when a vehicle is at rest
- 182Dazzling lights
- 183Visibility of lamps and registration marks
- 184Stop sign on road surface
- 185Special provisions on hill roads
- 186Trailers prohibited with motor cycles
- 187Prohibition of attachment of trailer to certain vehicle
- 188Attendants on trailer
- 189Distinguishing mark for trailers
- 190Use of trailers
XHalting of Motor Vehicles in Public Places Control of Stands§ 194–21219 sections
- 194Halting of stage carriage
- 195Halting of contract carriages
- 196Parking Places
- 197Taxi Stands
- 198Involuntary halts
- 199Prohibition on the use of horn
- 200Classification of Bus Stands
- 201Considerations governing the location of stands
- 202Conditions applicable to all stands
- 203Stands of Class-B
- 204Stands of Class-C
- 205Disposal of moneys accruing to Government
- 206Stands to be open to all transport vehicles
- 207Stands of Class-D
- 208Boundaries of stands to be demarcated
- 209Prohibition on use of loud sounding devices at stand
- 210Cancellation of orders for the establishment of stands
- 211Control over District Magistrate
- 212Control of officers over the stands
XIInsurance of Motor Vehicles Against Third Party Risks§ 213–2142 sections
XIIMotor Accidents Claims Tribunal§ 215–22620 sections
- 215[ Application for claim for compensation. [Subtituted by Notification No. G.S.R.60/C.A.59/1988/Ss.166, 169 and 176/Amd.(23)/2013, dated 7.11.2013 (w.e.f. 17.8.1989).]
- 215ADuties of investigating Police Officer in motor accident
- 215BInvestigation of Motor Accident Claims
- 215CDuties of the Registering Authority
- 215DDuties of the Insurance Company
- 215EPresumption about reports
- 215FPolice report and action thereon
- 216Examination of applicant [Sections 168(1) and 176]
- 217Summary dismissal of application [Sections 169 and 176]
- 218[ Notice to parties involved. [Subtituted by Notification No. G.S.R.60/C.A.59/1988/Ss.166, 169 and 176/Amd.(23)/2013, dated 7.11.2013 (w.e.f. 17.8.1989).]
- 219[ Appearance and examination of the parties. [Subtituted by Notification No. G.S.R.60/C.A.59/1988/Ss.166, 169 and 176/Amd.(23)/2013, dated 7.11.2013 (w.e.f. 17.8.1989).]
- 220[ Summoning of witnesses. [Subtituted by Notification No. G.S.R.60/C.A.59/1988/Ss.166, 169 and 176/Amd.(23)/2013, dated 7.11.2013 (w.e.f. 17.8.1989).]
- 221Appearance of legal practitioner
- 222[ Local inspection. [Subtituted by Notification No. G.S.R.60/C.A.59/1988/Ss.166, 169 and 176/Amd.(23)/2013, dated 7.11.2013 (w.e.f. 17.8.1989).]
- 223Inspection of vehicles
- 224Power of summary examination
- 225Method of recording evidence
- 225A[ Obtaining of supplementary information and documents. [Inserted by Notification No. G.S.R.60/C.A.59/1988/Ss.166, 169 and 176/Amd.(23)/2013, dated 7.11.2013 (w.e.f. 17.8.1989).]
- 225BPower to direct medical examination
- 226Adjournment of hearing
XIIIMotor Vehicle Department§ 236–2416 sections
- 236Constitution and extent of application
- 237Classification of officers
- 238[ Powers of Officers of Motor Vehicles Department.] [Substituted vide Punjab Government Notification No. G.S.R. 16/C.A. 59/88/S. 213/Amd. (5)/99., dated 26.2.1999.]
- 239Duties, powers and functions of the Officers of the Motor Vehicles Department
- 240Identity Card
- 241Uniforms
XIVMiscellaneous§ 2421 sections