Reaffirmed 2022

1. Scope

This standard specifies dimensional and strength requirements for hand-holds for occupants in following three, four and more than four wheeled motor vehicles as defined in IS 14272 : 2011 ‘Automotive vehicles -Types - Terminology (first revision)’, excluding agricultural tractors and construction equipment vehicles (CEVs):

a) Three-wheelers of category L5M;

b) Three-wheelers of category L5N having designated seating position besides driver seat;

c) Four-wheelers of M2 and M3 categories, which are registered as public transport vehicles; and

d) N category of vehicles.

NOTE - The type approval for the vehicle will be granted only after testing the vehicle submitted by the vehicle manufacturer and its satisfactory compliance to this standard. The fitment of hand-holds as approved by the test agency shall be ensured while registration of the vehicle as public transport vehicle by regional transport authorities.