CMVR Requirements for Two wheelers

15-06-2017

The requirements given in this presentation are intended to give brief summary of CMVR requirements.
For detail requirements, respective standards/CMV rules shall be referred.
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List of vehicle tests

No. Test standard

1 Definitions AIS 053:2005 and CMV Rule 2
2 Vehicle weighment IS 11825:1986
3 CMVR physical verification CMV R93-125
4 Emission MoRTH CMVR TAP 115/116
5 Coast down test (manufacturers option) IS 14785:2000- (Power setting of the chassis dynamometer is used
during mass emission test)
6 Brake test IS 14664:1999 & IS 14664:2010
7 Speedometer calibration IS 11827:2008
8 Pass by Noise measurement IS 3028:1999
9 Tell-Tales and indicator AIS 126 : 2014
10 Grade ability AIS 003:1999
11 Horn Installation IS 15796:2008
12 Rear View Mirror Installation AIS 002:2001 (or) AIS 002 Part 2 Rev1- 2011
13 Installation requirements for lighting and light signaling devices AIS 009:2001 (or) AIS 009 Rev1 : 2011
14 Pillion handhold IS 14495: 1998
15 Protective device against unauthorized use AIS 074:2005
16 VIN AIS 065:2005
17 Electromagnetic compatibility of motor vehicle AIS 004:2009 Part 3
18 Registration Plate size CMV Rule 50
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List of vehicle tests

No. Test standard

19 Spray Suppression devices AIS 103
20 Saree Guard CMV Rule 123
21 Vehicle Alarm system and Immobilizer AIS 076
22 Engine power IS 14599:1999

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 BS IV and BS VI norms for 2W Petrol/CNG/LPG vehicle
A) PI engine vehicles : (Petrol / CNG/LPG)
BS-IV BS-VI
1 April 2016 (New models)/ 1st April 2017
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1st April 2020 (All Models)
(Existing Models)
Test Type Pollutant
Limit
Class 1 and Sub-class 3-1 Limit
Sub-class 2-2
Sub-class 2-1 and 3-2
CO (g/km) 1.684 2.364 2.364 1.0
HC (g/km) -- -- -- 0.1
NMHC (g/km) -- -- -- 0.068
NOX (g/km) 0.468 0.408 0.240 0.060
PM (g/km) -- -- -- 0.0045 (Applicable for GDI engines only)
Type I 0.948(if evap. 0.804(if evap. 0.480(if evap.
Test < 2 g/test) Test < 2 g/test) Test < 2 g/test)
HC +Nox (g/km) and 0.708 (if and 0.564 (if and 0.240 (if --
evap. Test ≤ 6 evap. Test ≤ 6 evap. Test ≤ 6
g/test) g/test) g/test)
Deterioration Factors (DF) CO, NOx & HC+NOx : 1.2 CO, HC,NMHC and Nox : 1.3 ; PM:1
Test cycle WMTC- Based on class of vehicle WMTC- Based on class of vehicle

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 BS IV and BS VI norms for 2W Petrol/CNG/LPG vehicle
A) PI engine vehicles : (Petrol / CNG/LPG)

BS-IV BS-VI
2016 (New models)/ 2017 (Existing
Test Type Pollutant 2020 (All Models)
Models)
Limit Limit
CO% 3.0 3.0
Type II
HC(n hexane)ppm 3000 3000
Applicable (crankcase breather connection Applicable (crankcase breather connection drawing
Type III Zero Crank Case emission
drawing verification) verification)
Type IV Evaporative emission test (g/test) 2 or 6 as opted by mfg. 1.5 (Fixed DF 0.3)
Type V Durability test (km) 30000 Class 1 and 2-1 :20000 and Class 2-2,3-1 and 3-2 :35000
1st April 2020: OBD Stage I (circuit continuity check emission
related sensors) and EGR system monitoring, Activation of
MI ,Dist. Travelled with MIL ,Record DTC, Extinguishing the
MI, Access to the OBD system

1st April 2023: OBD Stage II- OBD I Parameter, Cat

Type VIII OBD Not applicable Monitoring,, Misfire detection,O2 sensor deterioration
In-use performance (IUPRM > 0.1 for all monitor M)

OTL:
Pollutant CO NMHC NOx PM
PI 1900 250 300 50 1
CI 1900 320 540 50
Recording of CO2/Fuel consumption during Type I test Applicable Applicable
Gasoline:E5,
Gasoline: E0
Test Fuel CNG/LPG G20,G25 for CNG , Fuel A / Fuel B for LPG or
CNG/LPG : Commercial fuel
Commercial Fuel
Note:
For Mass emission / Idling emission standards :
1.LPG Vehicle : RHC = 0.5 x HC
2.CNG Vehicle : NMHC=0.3 x HC 5
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No. Test Standard Requirements
1 Tyres & Tubes IS15627 & AIS 037 (Tyres) BIS marking required
IS 13098 (tubes)
2 Head lamp assembly AIS 010 & AIS 037 / AIS 012 TAC marking required.
3 Front position lamp/ Tail lamp/ Stop lamp/ Blinkers/ AIS 010 part 3, part 5 & AIS 037 TAC marking required.
No.plate lamp/Reverse lamp (as applicable).
4 Reflex Reflector AIS 057-Rev1 & AIS : 037 TAC marking required.

5 Automotive lamps (bulbs) AIS-034 (Rev.1) & AIS 037 TAC marking required.

6 Horn IS 1884 & AIS 037 TAC marking required.

7 Hydraulic brake hose (if fitted) IS 7079 & AIS 037 TAC or BIS marking required.

8 Hydraulic brake fluid (if used) IS 8654 Test report required.

9 Rear View Mirror AIS 001 (Rev 1) & AIS 037 TAC marking required.

10 Wheel rims AIS 073 / IS 9436 & AIS 037 TAC marking required.

11 Windscreen glass/ side & rear window glass (If fitted) IS 2553 & AIS 037 TAC or BIS marking required.

12 Fuel Tank IS 14681 & AIS 037 TAC required for both metallic and plastic
fuel tank , Marking requirement is
applicable only plastic fuel tank
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1 Definitions AIS 053

Two Wheeler:
A two wheeled motor vehicle with maximum speed exceeding 25 kmph and engine capacity exceeding 25 cc if
fitted with a thermic engine, or motor power exceeding 0.25 kW if fitted with electric motor. The seating capacity
is limited to two persons. A sidecar may be attached to a two-wheeler. The seating capacity of the sidecar will be
limited to one person.

CMV rule 2 & AIS 053:

L1 Category:
A two-wheeler with maximum speed not exceeding 45 km/h and engine capacity not exceeding 50 cc if fitted with
a thermic engine or motor power not exceeding 0.5 kW if fitted with electric motor

L2 Category :
A two wheeler other than L1 category

2 Grade ability test AIS 003:1999

The Gradeability requirements shall be tested in GVW condition.

Performance:
• It shall be able climb at least 7 degree

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3 Pass By IS 3028-1998
noise test Noise limit in motion: Upto 80cc : 75 dB(A)
Above 80cc & Upto 175cc : 77 dB(A)
Above 175cc : 80 dB(A).
Approach Speed: 50km/h or speed corresponds to 75% of the peak power rpm which ever is lowest.

4 EMC AIS 004 part 3-2009

1) Broad Band (Wide Band) radiated electric and magnetic emissions shall be measured over additional frequency range
of 9 kHz to 30 MHz- vehicle shall run constant speed of 40 km/h or maximum speed which is higher.
2) Conducted emission for Battery Operated Vehicle measured over frequency range of 450 kHz to 30 MHz
3) narrow band radiated electromagnetic emissions over frequency range of 30 MHz to 1000 MHz- vehicle shall run at
25km/h or at maximum speed whichever is higher
4) Immunity test as per this standard
Type of test Range Limits
Narrow band 30Mhz-1000Mhz 22dB µV/m to 33 dB µV/m

Broad band 30Mhz-1000Mhz 32dB µV/m to 43 dB µV/m

Broad Band (Wide 9khz to 30 Mhz 48.4 µA/m to -29 µA/m (magnetic field
Band) strength)
99 µV/mto 22.5 µV/m (electric field
strength)
Conducted band 450 khz to 30Mhz 450kHz to 1.705MHz- 1mv
1.705MHz to 30MHz- 3mv

Immunity test 20 to 2000Mhz No malfunction of electronic devices

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5 Brake test GSR 310:
L2 vehicle with
(i) engine capacity ≤ 125 cc
(ii) maximum continuous rated or net power ≤ 11kw; and
(iii) power/weight ratio ≤ 0.1 kw/kg, shall be fitted with anti-lock braking system or combined braking system
conforming to IS: 14664: 2010
All other category of two wheeled vehicles which does not fall in the criteria as mentioned above shall be fitted with
anti-lock braking system conforming to IS: 14664: 2010
IS 14664:1999
Category 1: Two wheelers having engine capacity not exceeding 50 cc and in case of two wheeler which do not have
thermic engines with maximum design speed not exceeding 45 km/h
Category 2: Two wheelers having engine capacity exceeding 50 cc and in case of two wheeler which do not have
thermic engines with maximum design speed exceeding 45 km/h
List of tests:
1) Type P (performance test)- for test speed and acceptance criteria refer below table
2) Type F (fade test) - for three wheelers Test speed for fade stops is 0.7Vmax acceptance criteria is as per standard
Type of test Acceptance Criteria

Category 1 Category 2

Test Speed Corrected Stopping Corrected MFDD Test Speed Corrected Stopping Corrected MFDD
distance distance

Front brake alone- Laden 30 0.1V+V2/90 3.4 50 0.1V+V2/115 4.4

Rear brake alone- Laden 30 0.1V+V2/70 2.7 50 0.1V+V2/75 2.9

Both Brake operated Simultaneously - unladen 40 0.1V+V2/130 5.0 60 0.1V+V2/150 5.8

Front brake alone-unladen 30 0.1V+V2/65 2.5 50 0.1V+V2/65 2.5

Rear brake alone- unladen 30 0.1V+V2/65 2.5 50 0.1V+V2/65 2.5

Both Brake operated Simultaneously - unladen 40 0.1V+V2/130 5.0 60 0.1V+V2/150 5.8

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5 Brake test IS 14664:2010
Contd..
Category 3-1: Two wheeled Moped with engine C.C ≤ 50 and what ever be the propulsion Max. Design speed ≤ 50
km/h
Category 3-3: Two wheeled vehicle with engine C.C > 50 and what ever be the propulsion Max. Design speed > 50
km/h

Tests and acceptance criteria per IS 14664:2010.

1) Dry Stop test- Acceptance criteria:
• For single brake control (category 3-1) - Stopping distance S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.0111 V2 or MFDD ≥ 3.4 m/s2 for
front and S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.0143 V2 or MFDD ≥ 2.7 m/s2 – for rear (category 3-3)- Stopping distance S ≤ 0.1 V +
0.0087 V2 or MFDD ≥ 4.4 m/s2 for front and S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.0133 V2 or MFDD ≥ 2.9 m/s2 – for rear
• For CBS (or) split service brake system
•For category 3-1: S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.008 7 V2 or MFDD ≥ 4.4 m/s2
•For category 3-3: S ≤ 0.1 V + 0.0076 V2 or MFDD ≥ 5.1 m/s2
2) High speed test
3) Water Wet test
4) Heat fade test
5)Antilock braking system requirements
6 Speedometer IS 11827:2008
calibration Vehicle condition: Kerb weight and test speed as follows:
Maximum speed of vehicle Test Speed

Vmax < 45 80% of Vmax

45<Vmax< 100 40 km/h and 80% of Vmax

100<Vmax < 150 40km/h, 80 km/h and 80 % of Vmax

150 <Vmax 40km/h, 80 km/h and 120 km/h

Speedometer error on positive side only. It Shall meet the condition 0 ≤ (V1 - V2) ≤ 0.1 V2 + 4 km/h and marking
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7 tell tale and AIS 126
indicators Controls and telltales shall be identified by symbols/letters as per this standard
8 horn Installation IS 15796:2008
Horn noise on vehicle at 7m distance at front::
Noise level shall be in between 83dB(A) to112 dB(A) for vehicles with power ≤ 7kW.
Noise level shall be in between 93dB(A) to112 dB(A) for vehicles with power > 7kW.
9 mirror Installation AIS 002 :2001 (or) AIS 002- Part 2 Rev 1:2011
1) Fitment requirements: 1LH & 1 RH Mirror mandatory for vehicle with a maximum design speed exceeding 50 km/h
2) Fitment of one mirror is allowed for vehicle with a maximum design speed not exceeding 50 km/h. This rear-view
mirror shall be on the right side of the vehicle.
3) Rear-view mirrors shall be mounted or adjusted in such a way that the distance of the centre of the reflective
surface, as measured in a horizontal plane, is at least 280 mm outward from the longitudinal vertical plane passing
through the centre of the steering head of the vehicle.
4) The adjusted position of mirror shall remain substantially unchanged after vehicle is driven at speeds of up to 80%
of its maximum design speed
10 Lighting AIS 009:2001 (or) AIS 009 Rev1 : 2011
Installation 1) AHO/DRL is Mandatory for both L1 and L2 category of vehicles.
2) Lights and signalling devices installation (numbers, mounting dimensions, geometric visibility, electrical connection,
tell-tales, etc.) as per this standard (refer slide no 17)
11 Protection against AIS 074:2005
unauthorized use Locking combinations : 1000 minimum.
Torque test -Shall withstand Steering torque test : 20 kg.m minimum.
12 VIN AIS 065:2005
To ensure that VIN as per ABS 00200 For location of punching (chassis ) and engine number (or) Motor number (in
case of BOV) shall be inscription with serial number.
13 Pillion Handhold IS 14495 :1998
1) if one hand hold-should withstand a force of 2000N
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14 Registration Plate CMV rule 50
size Rear : 200mmX100mm.
Front : 200mmX100mm OR 285mm X 45mm.
15 Over all Dimensions CMV Rule 93
1) Overall width shall not exceed 2.6 meters,
2) Over all length shall not exceed 6.5 meters,
3) Overall Height shall not exceed 3.8 meter.
16 Vehicle weighment CMV Rule 95
Unladen weight/ kerb weight shall be taken with 90% fuel and all OE fitments.
17 Saree Guard CMV Rule 123
Should cover at least half of the rear wheel so as to prevent the clothes of the person sitting on the pillion from being
entangled in the wheel
18 Pillion foot rest CMV Rule 123
Provision for footrest- only fitment
19 Spray Suppression AIS 103
device up to 45º of wheel coverage angle: spray-suppression system of width not less than the” tyre overall width” at 60º of wheel
coverage angle:- The width of spray-suppression system shall not be less than half of tyre overall width
20 Exhaust system CMVR 112/113
- Exhaust gases from the engine are discharged neither downward nor to the left side. Right side or rear is allowed.
- If the gases are discharged to the left of the vehicle, 30deg downward &30 deg left from vehicle centre line is allowed
- minimum 35mm distance between fuel line and exhaust pipe
21 Vehicle Alarm AIS 076 :2007
system and The vehicles shall comply with the requirements of AIS-076/ 2007 for Vehicle Alarm system and Immobilizer, if fitted with
Immobilizer such device. (Discussion with MoRTH is in process for deletion of this standard for two wheelers/formation of new standard
for two wheelers)
22 Power test IS 14599:1999
(Applicable for vehicles 1. Power and torque test is applicable for vehicles having engine cc ≥ 200, tolerances allowed as per below table
with engine c.c ≥ 200 ) Power Torque RPM
TA COP TA COP TA
≤ 1KW 10% 20% 10% 20% 3%
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> 1 KW 5% 10% 5% 10% 3%
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Component certification
Sl.No Component Test Report/TAC if applicable as per standard Tests
1 Tyres IS:15627- 2005 & AIS : 037- 2004 1) Tyre Dimensions 5) Endurance test
2) Load/Speed Performance test 6) Tread wear Indicators
3) Dynamic Growth of tyres 7) Markings
4) Tyre strength test 8) TAC/ISI certification
2 Tubes IS 13098:1991 1) Tensile strength 5) Air tightness test
2) Elongation 6) Air permeability test
3) Ageing 7) Workmanship
4) Strength of splice 8) marking
3 Head lamp assembly AIS : 010 part 2 and Part 3 – 2010 & AIS : 037- 2004 1) Photometric test
(Glass lense) / (Plastic 2) Colour test
lense) 3) Clean Head lamp
4) Dirty Head lamp
5) Test for change in vertical Position of the Cut- Off line under the influence of heat
6) Test on plastic lense( applicable for plastic lense only)
7) Resistance to mechanical deterioration
8) Test of Adherence of coating
9) TAC/ISI certification
4 Day time running lamp AIS-012 (Part 10) (Rev.1):2011 1) Intensity of light
2) Area of apparent surface
3) Colour of light emitted
4) Heat resistance test
5) Photometry test
6) TAC marking
5 Front / Rear Direction AIS : 010 part 3 - 2010 & AIS : 037- 2004 1) Photometric test
Indicator lamp 2) Colour test
assembly 3) Maximum intensity measurement
4) TAC/ISI certification
6 Front position lamp AIS : 010 part 2 and Part 3 – 2010 & AIS : 037- 2004 1) Photometric test
assembly 2) Colour test
3) Maximum intensity measurement
4) TAC/ISI certification

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Component certification
Sl.No Component Test Report/TAC if applicable as Tests
per standard

7 Rear Combination Lamp AIS : 010 part 3 and part 5 & AIS Rear Position Lamp/Stop/ Reverse:
Assembly (with Stop/Tail, : 037 1) Photometric test
Direction Indicator lamps, 2) Colour test
Number plate lamp and 3) Maximum intensity measurement
reverse lamp) 4) TAC/ISI certification
8 Rear Registration Plate AIS 010 part 3 and Part 5 : 2010 1) Photometry test
Lamp Assembly & AIS : 037:2004 2) Gradient of Luminance
3) Vibrant Test
4) Corrosion resistance test
5) Dust test
6) Moisture test
7) Warpage test
8) Resistance to Oil test (applicable for plastic lense)
9) Test for resistance to fuel (applicable for plastic lense)
9 Reflector AIS-057 (Rev.1):2010 & AIS : AIS-057 (Rev.1):2010
037- 2004 1) shape and dimensions
2) Colorimetric specifications
3) Photometric specifications
4) Resistance to external agents
5) Resistance to heat
6) Resistance to impact - Class IVA
7) Resistance to penetration of water
8) Resistance to fuels
9) Resistance to lubricating oils
10) Resistance of the accessible rear face of mirror-backed retro-reflecting device

10 Fuel tank IS 14681:1999 and AIS 037:2004 Metallic fuel tank Plastic fuel tank
1) Pressure Leak test 1) Pressure leak test 6) Fuel-resistance test
2) Overturn test 2) Overturn test 7) Fire-resistance test
3) TAC certificate (TAC marking is not 3) Permeability test 8) High temperature test
required) 4) Shock test 9) TAC marking
5) Mechanical strength test 14
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Component certification
Sl.No Component Test Report/TAC if applicable as per Tests
standard

11 Automotive lamps AIS : 034- 2004 & AIS : 037 1) Marking & Dimensional test
(bulbs) (Single/ 2) Colour test
Double Filament ) 3) Check on Optical Quality
4) Initial Electrical and Luminous test
5) Life test
6) UV radiation test for halogen lamps
7) Starting, run-up and hot- restrike characteristics for gas discharge lamps
8) TAC/ISI certification
12 Horn IS : 1884- 1993 & AIS : 037- 2004 1) Visual Examination and Dimensional check.
2) High Voltage test
3) Current Drawn test and Sound pressure level
4) Insulation resistance test
5) Endurance test
6) Current Drawn test- after endurance and Vibration tests
7) Sound Pressure Level test after subjecting the horns to various environmental tests
13 Hydraulic brake IS : 7079-2008 & AIS : 037 1) Visual Examination test
hose (if applicable) 2) Constriction test
3) Expansion test
4) Pressure test (24.8 Mpa)
5) Bursting test
6) Whip test
7) Tensile test at Ambient temperature
8) Water absorption test
9) Salt spray test
10) Cold Bend test
11) Static Ozone resistance test
12) Dynamic Ozone resistance test
13) Hot Impulse strength test
14) Brake Fluid Compatibility test
15) Marking
16) TAC/ISI certification

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Component certification
Sl.No Component Test Report/TAC if applicable as per Tests
standard

14 Hydraulic brake fluid (if applicable) IS : 8654-2001 1) Equilibrium reflux boiling point
2) Wet equilibrium reflex boiling point
3) Kinematic Viscosity
4) pH value
5) Brake fluid stability
6) Corrosion test
7) Fluidity and appearance at low temperature
8) Evaporation test
9) Water Tolerance test
10) Compatibility test
11) Resistance to oxidation test
12) Effects on rubber caps
13) Simulated performance test (stroking properties)
15 Rear View Mirror Specifications AIS : 001 (part 2) (rev 1) 2011 & AIS : 1) Marking
037- 2004 2) General requirements(adustable, hardness and housing radius
requirements)
3) Dimension of reflecting surface
4) Radius of curvature
5) Normal Co-efficient of reflection
6) Impact test
7) Bending test
8) TAC/ISI certification
16 Wheel rims AIS:073- 2005 Sheet Metal wheel rims:
1) Dynamic Cornering Fatigue Test
2) Dynamic Radial Fatigue Test
Alloy wheel rims
1. Dynamic Cornering Fatigue Test
2. Radial load Durability test
3. Radial Impact Resistance test
4. Torsion Moment Test
5. Air leak test (Tubeless tyres wheel rim)

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 Requirements of Lighting Installation- 2W √ : Applicable , -- : Not applicable

Lamp AIS 009:2001 AIS 009:2011

(Currently applicable) (Future requirements)
L1 L2 L1 L2
A) Mandatory Fitments
Head Lamp-Driving Beam -- √ -- √
Head Lamp-Passing Beam √ √ √ √
Front position Lamp Mandatory on Side car -- √
Direction Indicator lamp -- √ -- √
Rear Position lamp (tail lamp) √ √ √ √
Stop Lamp √ √ √ √
Rear Registration Plate illuminating lamp √ √ √ √
Rear Retro reflector (Non Triangular ) √ √ √ √
Pedal Retro reflector √
--
√
--
(if fitted with pedals) (if fitted with pedals)
Side retro reflector (Non Triangular) -- -- √ √
B) Optional fitments (if fitted)

Driving Beam Head lamp √ -- √ --

Front Fog Lamp -- -- √ √

Rear Fog Lamp -- -- √ √

Side retro reflector (Non Triangular) -- -- -- --

Hazard Warning Signal √ √ √ √

Direction Indicator lamp √ -- √ --

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 2 wheelers
Lamp AIS 009:2001 AIS 009:2011
(Currently applicable) (Future requirements)
Driving Beam head lamp
Number One or Two- for L2 One or Two- for L2
Optional- for L1 Optional- for L1
Colour White White
Minimum height from Ground ≥ 450mm ≥ 500mm
Maximum height from Ground ≤ 1200mm ≤ 1300mm
Distance Between inner edges if two head lamps are provided
≤ 200mm ≤ 200mm
(in case of Two)
the distance between the edge of the apparent surfaces
≤ 200mm ≤ 200mm
in the direction of the reference axes of any independent main
beam headlamp and the edge of that of dipped-beam headlamp
Geometric visibility Perimeter forming an angle of not less than Perimeter forming an angle of not less
5O with the axis of reference than 5O with the axis of reference
Arrangement • May be grouped with Dipped beam and
other front lamps
• Forwards. The lamp(s) may move
• Shall not be combined with any other
with the steering angle.
front lamp
• May not be “combined” with any
• May be reciprocally incorporated with
other lamp.
Dipped-Beam Head lamp, front position
lamp, front fog lamp
Electrical connection • The passing beam(s) may remain • The passing beam(s) may remain
illuminated with the driving beam(s) illuminated with the driving beam(s)
• Tell tale: Mandatory Blue Colour • Tell tale: Mandatory Blue Colour
The aggregate maximum intensity of main-beam headlamps
≤ 2,25,000cd
which may be lit at the same time corresponds to a reference ≤ 2,25,000cd
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Lamp AIS 009:2001 AIS 009:2011
(Currently applicable) (Future requirements)
Dipped beam Head lamp
Number One or Two One or Two
Colour White White
Minimum height from Ground ≥ 450mm ≥ 500mm
Maximum height from Ground ≤ 1200mm ≤ 1200mm
Distance Between inner edges
≤ 200mm ≤ 200mm
if two head lamps are provided
Geometric visibility α = 15° upwards and 10° downwards;
β = 45° to the left and to the right for a single α = 15° upwards and 10° downwards;
lamp; β = 45° to the left and to the right for a single lamp;
β = 45° outwards and 10° inwards for each β = 45° outwards and 10° inwards for each pair of lamps.
pair of lamps.
arrangement • May be grouped with main beam head
lamp and other front lamps
• Shall not be combined with any other lamp
--
• May be reciprocally incorporated with
Head lamp main-beam, front position lamp
and front fog lamp.
Electrical Connection • The vertical inclination of the passing beam headlamp shall remain
between - 0.5 and - 2.5 per cent, except in the case where an external
• The vertical inclination of dipped-beam
adjusting device is present
shall remain between - 0.5% and - 2.5%
• For passing beam headlamps with a light source having an objective
• All main-beam headlamps shall be
luminous flux which exceeds 2,000 lumen, the vertical inclination of the
extinguished simultaneously when
passing beam headlamp shall remain between -0.5 and -2.5 per cent.
switched from main-beam to dipped-beam
• The control for changing over to the passing beam(s) shall switch off the
• Tell tale is optional
driving beam(s) simultaneously.
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Lamp AIS 009:2001 AIS 009:2011

Direction Indicator Lamp- front and rear
Number 1) One at front and one at rear on each side (One
direction indicator lamp per side is allowed if all 1. Two in front (category 1) and Two in rear
the geometric visibility requirements are (category 2)
satisfied), 2. Not Mandatory for L1 category of Two
2) Not Mandatory for L1 category of Two wheelers
wheelers.
Colour Amber Amber
The distance towards front between the transverse
plane corresponding to the longitudinal rearmost ≤ 300mm ≤ 300mm
extremity of the vehicle and the centre of reference
of rear indicators
Minimum height from Ground ≥ 350mm ≥ 350mm
Maximum height from Ground ≤ 1500mm ≤ 1200mm
Distance B/W apparent surface which is furthest
from longitudinal median plane of vehicle and ≤ 300mm ≤ 300mm
extreme outer edge of the vehicle – for rear indicator
Distance Between inner edges ≥ 240 mm- for front; ≥ 180 mm- for rear ≥ 240 mm- for front; ≥ 180 mm- for rear
The minimum intensity of direction indicator lamps Minimum Indicator Minimum Separation (mm)
Separation distance (mm) Minimum
for distance between apparent surface of direction Indicator
Intensity (cd)

indicator and dipped beam head lamp More than up to Intensity (cd)
90 75
-- 20 400
175 40
20 40 250
250 20
40 75 175

75 -- 90 400 ≤ 20

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Lamp AIS 009:2001 AIS 009:2011

(Currently applicable) (Future requirements)
Direction Indicator Lamp- front and rear contd..
Geometric visibility α = 15° upwards and 15° downwards;
α = 15° upwards and 15° downwards;
β = 20° to the inwards and 80° outwards
Arrangement • May be grouped with one or more lamps
• Shall not be combined with any other lamp
• Shall not be combined with any other lamp
• Shall not be Reciprocally incorporated with any other
• Shall not be Reciprocally incorporated with any
lamp
other lamp
Electrical connections • It shall be possible to switch on direction indicator • It shall be possible to switch on direction indicator
lamps independently of other lamps lamps independently of other lamps
• All direction indicator lamps on one side of a • All direction indicator lamps on one side of a vehicle
vehicle shall be switched on and off by means of shall be switched on and off by means of single
single control control
• Tell-tale: Optional; flashing green signal lamp; it • Tell-tale: mandatory; flashing green signal lamp; it
shall remain extinguished or remain alight without shall remain extinguished or remain alight without
flashing or show a marked change of frequency in flashing or show a marked change of frequency in
the event of malfunction of any of direction the event of malfunction of any of direction indicator
indicator lamps lamps
• the flashing-light frequency shall be 90 + 30 times • the flashing-light frequency shall be 90 + 30 times
per minute per minute
Stop Lamp
Number One or Two One or Two
Two or three in case two wheeler fitted with side car,
one of which shall be on side car.
Colour Red Red
Distance B/W apparent surface which is furthest ≤ 300mm ≤ 300mm
from longitudinal median plane of vehicle and
extreme outer edge of the vehicle (Applicable for
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Stop Lamp contd..
Minimum height from Ground ≥ 350mm ≥ 250mm
Maximum height from Ground ≤ 1500mm ≤ 1500mm
Geometric visibility α = 15° upwards and 15° downwards;
β = 45° to the inwards and 45° outwards- in case of
α = 15° upwards and 15° downwards;
one lamp
β = 30° to the inwards and 45° outwards
30° to the inwards and 45° outwards- in case of two
lamps
Electrical connection • Shall light up at any service brake application • Shall light up at any service brake application
• Tell-tale optional; where fitted, this tell-tale shall • Tell-tale optional; where fitted, this tell-tale shall
be an operating tell-tale consisting of a non- be an operating tell-tale consisting of a non-
flashing warning light which comes on in the flashing warning light which comes on in the
event of the malfunctioning of the stop lamps event of the malfunctioning of the stop lamps
Arrangement • May be grouped with any other rear lamp --
• May not be combined with any other lamp
• May be reciprocally incorporated with Rear
position lamp.
Rear-registration-plate illuminating device
Number one One
Colour white white
Other requirements Such that the device illuminates the space reserved for the rear registration plate
Front Position Lamp
Number One on Side car if side car is attached to two One (or) Two
wheeler
Colour White or Amber White or Amber
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Front Position Lamp contd..
Distance B/W apparent surface which is furthest from ≤ 300mm ≤ 300mm
longitudinal median plane of vehicle and extreme outer edge of
the vehicle (in case of two wheeler fitted with side car)
Minimum height from Ground ≥ 350mm ≥ 350mm
Maximum height from Ground ≤ 1500mm ≤ 1200mm
Geometric visibility α = 15° upwards and 15° downwards; α = 15° upwards and 15° downwards;
β = 80° to the inwards and 80° outwards- if one β = 80° to the inwards and 80° outwards- if
lamp is fitted one lamp is fitted
45° to the inwards and 80° outwards- if two 45° to the inwards and 80° outwards- if two
lamps are fitted lamps are fitted
Arrangement • May be grouped with any other front lamp --
• May not be combined no other lamp
• May be reciprocally incorporated with any
other front lamp
Electrical connections Shall light simultaneously with dipped-beam Telltale: Mandatory. Non-flashing green signal
head lamp, main beam headlamp, rear lamp,not be required if the instrument
registration mark illuminating lamp and rear illumination lighting can be switched on or off
position lamp only simultaneously with the position lamp(s).

Rear Position Lamp

Number • Two in case of two wheeler. One (or) Two
• Two or three in case two wheeler fitted with
side car, one of which ) One or shall be on
side car
Colour Red Red
Distance B/W apparent surface which is furthest from ≤ 300mm ≤ 300mm
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Rear Position Lamp contd..
Minimum height from Ground ≥ 350mm ≥ 250mm
Maximum height from Ground ≤ 1500mm ≤ 1500mm
Geometric visibility α = 15° upwards and 15° downwards; α = 15° upwards and 15° downwards;
β = 80° to the inwards and 80° outwards- if one β = 80° to the inwards and 80° outwards- if one
lamp is fitted 45° to the inwards and 80° lamp is fitted 45° to the inwards and 80°
outwards- if two lamps are fitted outwards- if two lamps are fitted
Arrangement • May be grouped with any other rear lamp --
• May be combined with Rear registration mark
illuminating lamp
• May be reciprocally incorporated with Stop
lamp, rear retro-reflector or both, rear fog
lamp.
Electrical connections Shall light simultaneously with dipped-beam Tell tale: Optional
head lamp, main beam headlamp, rear
registration mark illuminating lamp, and if fitted,
front position lamp
Tell tale: Optional
Rear Retro Reflector- Non Triangular
Number Two One (or) Two
Colour Red Red
Distance B/W apparent surface which is furthest ≤ 300mm ≤ 300mm
from longitudinal median plane of vehicle and
extreme outer edge of the vehicle (in case of two
wheeler fitted with side car)
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Rear Retro Reflector- Non Triangular contd..
Distance Between inner edges (in case of two ≥ 400mm when over all width of vehicle is does ≥ 400mm when over all width of vehicle is does
wheeler fitted with side car) not exceed 1400mm not exceed 1400mm
≥ 500mm when over all width of vehicle is ≥ 500mm when over all width of vehicle is
exceeds 1400mm exceeds 1400mm
Minimum height from Ground ≥ 250mm ≥ 250mm
Maximum height from Ground ≤ 900mm ≤ 900mm
Geometric visibility α = 15° upwards and 15° downwards; α = 15° upwards and 15° downwards;
β = 30° to the inwards and 30° outwards- for one β = 30° to the inwards and 30° outwards- for one
lamp lamp
15° to the inwards and 30° outwards- for two 15° to the inwards and 30° outwards- for two
lamps lamps
Arrangement 1) May be grouped with any other rear lamp --
Electrical connections -- Tell tale: Optional
Side Retro Reflector
Number -- One or two on LH and RH side
Minimum height from Ground ≥ 300mm
Maximum height from Ground ≤ 900mm
Colour Amber at the front,
Amber or red at the rear
Geometric visibility α = 15° upwards and 15° downwards;
β = 30° to the front and rear

Note: If optional lamps are fitted on vehicle installation requirements are to be as per this standard (installation
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