Subject: Revision of Safe Axle Weights for Transport Vehicles and enforcement thereof.

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1 No. RT11028/11/2017-MVL Government of India Ministry of Read Transport 6: Highways (Transport Division) Transport Bhawan, 1, Parliament Street, New Delhi Dated, the 7th August, 2018 To (i) The Chief Secretaries of All States and Administrators of UTs; (ii) Director Generals Police of all States/Union Territories; (iii) Principal Secretaries/ Secretaries (Transport) of all States/ UTs; (iv) Transport Commissioners of all States/ UTs. Subject: Revision of Safe Axle Weights for Transport Vehicles and enforcement thereof. Sir, Reference is invited to Ministry's letter in F. No. RT11028/11/2017-MVL dated 18th July, 2018 on the above subject. After the issue of the notification dated 16th July, 2018, further discussions were held with the stake holders including OEMs and Tyre manufacturers. Based on the discussions, the Ministry has modified the above Notification on 6th August, The copies of both the notifications, and a gist of the notification after amendment, are annexed at Annexure 'A'. 2. As a result of amendment in the notification dated 6th August, 2018, all the vehicle models that have been type approved before 16th July 2018, shall be allowed the revised maximum safe axle weight. The Gross Vehicle weight of the vehicles shall also be revised accordingly. Transport Departments of the states may take necessary action to incorporate the revised GVW in the registration particulars of the transport vehicles. 3. All the new models, which are approved on or after 16th July 2018, shall be tested for the higher axle loads in force by the testing agencies authorised to issue type approval certificates under Rule 126 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, The above notification specifies the maximum permissible weight for different configurations of the axles. In order to clarify its impact on the gross vehicle weight (GVW) on vehicles with different axle combinations, a revised illustrative table has been prepared as a guideline for enforcement agencies. This is enclosed as Annexure '8' for ready reference. It may be noted that any combination of axles in trucks, tractors and trailers would be permissible subject to overall GVW limits and approval process as per CMVR. No separate notification would be required for individual axle combination. 5. It may further be noted that the modular hydraulic trailers may be permitted to carry single indivisible loads of higher values (in terms of dimensions and weight) provided appropriate number of axle row modules are provided and route permissions are taken from the authorities having jurisdiction over area of movement. 6. With the revised permissible weight for the transport vehicles, the state enforcement Authorities are requested to rigorously enforce the regulations and take strict action against overloading by goods vehicles on roads and ensure that such vehicles are stopped and made to unload the excess load before being allowed to proceed further, in addition to levy of penalties under section 194 of the Motor Vehicles Act, Yours faithfully ) Director (MVL) Copy to: The Chairman, NHAI with the request to communicate the contents of this advisory and the notification to all the Toll Plaza operators to be used in respect of loading of vehicles. Page 1 of 7

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3 2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PARTII-SEC. 3(ii)] MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND NOTIFICA TION New Delhi, the 6th August, 2018 HIGHWAYS S.O. 3881(E).-In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of Section 58 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988), the Central Government hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India, number S.O. 3467(E), dated the 16th July, 2018, namely:- 2. In the said notification,- (i) in the table, for the SI. No. 1.2 and entries relating thereto, the following SI. No. and entries shall be substituted, namely :- Sl. No. Axle Type Maximum Safe Axle Weight "1.2 Single Axle with two Tyres 7.0 tonnes" ; (ii) After paragraph number 3 and before the explanation, the following paragraph shall be inserted, namely: "4. The above maximum safe axle weight shall be considered for revising the Gross Vehicle Weight of the vehicles, subject to overall limits specified in paragraph 2 for the existing vehicle models, that are manufactured in accordance with the type approval certificate granted prior to 16th July, 2018." [F. No. RT-I MVL] ABHAY DAMLE, Jt. Secy. Note: Principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), dated 16th JUly,2018 vide (E), dated 16th July, RAKESH SUKUL Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-I and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-l I0054. Digitally signed by RAKESH SUKUL Date: :09:05 +05'30'

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5 2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA: EXTRAORDINARY [PART II-SEC. 3(ii)] 2. m CIT5"l 'l1"r (\I1lq"I;S«i) fa1\l 'l1"r <!it Wr it 311W.P 3l'R fci;x:1'r -q 311W.P 'TIft :- (i). qwit -q 49 err. 3l'R (ii) glgilr:1ch "<hl 3lt-t 3lIft'{?,ci1e;s 3l'R '01' -q 55 err I 3. g 1*'IR:1Ch fi.nm 'l-ti 'l1"r <!it 31fcrl. "<hl 3llOfI;:r qg-;'f C()X 51 :-. CIT5"l (1988 'ChT 59) <!it IOmT 113 <!it mt (3) m CIT5"l 'l1"r -q (fcl1 51 [rnt.. 3lR.iT / 11/2017-'R.cfr..l 3fl'[<:[, MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 16th July, 2018 S.O. 3467(E).-In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (I) of section 58 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988), and in supersession of the notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Surface Transport (Transport Wing), number S.O. 728(E) dated the 18th October, 1996, the Central Government hereby notifies the maximum safe axle weight of each axle type in relation to the transport vehicles (other than motor cabs), having regard to the size, nature and number of tyres, as under :- Maximum Safe Axle Weight SI. Axle Type Maximum Safe Axle No. Weight I. Single Axle 1.1 Single Axle with single Tyre 3.0 tonnes 1.2 Single Axle with two Tyres 7.5 tonnes 1.3 Single Axle with four Tyres II. 5 tonnes * 2. Tandem Axles (Two axles) (where the distance between two axles is less than 1.8 Mtr.) 2.1 Tandem axle for rigid vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers 21 tonnes* 2.2 Tandem axle for Puller tractors for hydraulic and pneumatic trailers 28.5 tonnes 3. Tri-axles (Three axles) (where the distance between outer axles is less than 3 Mtr.) 3.1 Tri-axle for rigid vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers 27 tonnes* 4. Axle Row (two axles with four tyres each) in Modular Hydraulic trailers 18 tonnes (9 tonnes load shall be permissible for single axle) * Note: If the vehicle is fitted with pneumatic suspension, I tonne extra load is permitted for each axle. 2. The gross vehicle weight (GVW) shall not exceed the total permissible safe axle weight as above and in no case shall exceed- (i) 49 tonnes in case of rigid vehicles; and (ii) 55 tonnes in case of semi-articulated trailers and truck-trailers except modular hydraulic trailers. 3. Modular hydraulic trailers can carry goods of indivisible nature of any load subject to the regulatory approvals as may be required. Explanation.- For the purposes of this notification, tolerance upto five per cent. in the gross vehicle weight shall be allowed for the purpose of compliance to sub-section (3) of section 113 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988). [F. No. RT-II028/ll/2017-MVL] ABHA Y DAMLE, Jt. Secy. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-l l 0064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-I RAKESH SUKUL Digitally.gned by F.AKESH SUKUl Dilte: ,1622:49:0B t05'30'

6 No. RT11028/11/2017-MVL Government of India Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (Transport Division) Transport Bhawan, 1, Parliament Street, New Delhi The gist of the notification dated 16th July, 2018, as amended by notification dated 6th August, 2018 The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued S.O (E) dated 16th July 2018 in supersession of the earlier notification of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Surface Transport (Transport Wing), S.O. 728 (E), dated the 18th October, 1996, notifying the maximum safe axle weight of each axle type in relation to the transport vehicles (other than motor cabs), having regard to the size, nature and number of tyres. The Ministry further issued a notification S.O (E) dated 6th August 2018 making some amendments in the notification issued on 16th of July Briefly the resultant effect of the two amendments, dated 16th July 2018 and 6th August 2018 is as under: - Maximum Safe Axle Weight Sr. AxleType Maximum Safe No. AxleWeight 1. SingleAxle 1.1 SingleAxlewithsingleTyre 3.0tonnes 1.2 SingleAxlewithtwoTyres 7.0tonnes" 1.3 SingleaxlewithfourTyres 11.5*tonnes 2. Tandemaxles (Two axles) (wherethe distance betweentwo axles is lessthan 1.8m) 2.1 Tandemaxlefor rigidvehicles,trailersandsemi-trailers 21tonnes* 2.2 Tandemaxlefor Pullertractorsforhydraulicandpneumatictrailers 28.5tonnes 3. Tri - axles (Threeaxles) (wherethe distance betweenouter axles is lessthan3 m) 3.1 Tri-axlefor rigidvehicles,trailersandsemi-trailers: 27tonnes* 4. AxleRow(twoaxleswithfourlyreseach)in ModularHydraulicTrailers 18tonnes (9tonnesloadshallbepermissibleforsingleaxle) * Note: If the vehicle is fitted with pneumatic suspension, 1 tonne extra load is permitted for each axle. 2. The gross vehicle weight (GVW) shall not exceed the total permissible safe axle weight as above and in no case shall exceed (i) 49 tonnes in case of rigid vehicles and (ii) 55 tonnes in case of semi articulated trailers and truck-trailers, except modular hydraulic trailers. 3. Modular hydraulic trailers can carry goods of indivisible nature of any load subject to the regulatory approvals as may be required. **4. The above maximum safe axle weight shall be considered for revising the Gross Vehicle Weight of the vehicles, subject to overall limits specified in paragraph 2 for the existing vehicle models, that are manufactured in accordance with the type approval certificate granted prior to 16th July, Explanation- For the purposes of this notification, tolerance up to five percent in the gross vehicle weight shall be allowed for the purpose of compliance to sub- section (3) of Section 113 of the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988(59 of 1988). ** As modified by S.O (E) dt. 6th August, Page 6 of 7

7 No. RT11028/11/2017-MVL Annexure 'B' Government of India Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (Transport Division) Transport Bhawan, 1, Parliament Street, New Delhi m act Analysis of increase in Safe Axle Load limits for Goods Transport Vehicles Axle Axle Sr No of Single Tandem Dual Tridem Permissible Type of Vehicle Combination Combination on No Axles Axles Axle Axles Axle GVW on Tractor Trailer Remarks 1 Two Axle Rigid Three Rigid Four Axle Rigid Five Axle Rigid Five Axle Rigid Five Axle Rigid Six Axle Rigid Tractor - semi Four tyres on articulated four tyres on single axle trailers Tractor - semi Eight tyres on articulated tandem (two) four tyres on trailers axle Tractor - semi Twelve tyres articulated on a tridem four tyres on trailers (three) axle Two lyres on Tractor - semi Four tyres on articulated eight tyres on single axle trailers rear tandem Tractor - semi Eight tyres on 12 articulated eight tyres on tandem (two) trailers rear tandem axle Tractor - semi Twelve tyres 13 articulated eight tyres on on a tridem trailers rear tandem (three) axle 14 Tractor Trailer Eig ht tyres on four tyres on two axles Tractor Trailer Eight tyres on eight tyres on two axles rear tandem Tractor Trailer Four tyres on single axle & Eight tyres on four tyres on tandem (two) axle Tractor Trailer Four tyres on The single axle & GVWis eight tyres on Eight tyres on capped rear tandem tandem (two) at 55 axle tonnes. Page 7 of 7