(a) whether the Government propose to ban all existing left hand driven vehicles;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
(a) whether the Government propose to ban all existing left hand driven vehicles;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) if not, the reasons therefor?
MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEAVY INDUSTRIES AND PUBLIC ENTERPRISES (DR. VALLABHBHAI KATHIRIA)
(a) to (c): According to the provisions of the Central Motor Vehicle Rules, vehicles as are
type approved have to be fitted with right hand steering along with associated controls. In
respect of imported vehicles, Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has notified on 31st
March, 2001 that all imported vehicles (new/used) shall have right hand steering and controls
except for the purpose of certification under Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989, Defence
requirements and R&D by the vehicle manufacturers. However, limited number of vehicles of
imported origin with left hand steering and controls, which have been imported against special
provisions of the baggage Rules or other provisions of the then Import Policy are operating in
the country. As per information received from the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways there
is no proposal to ban plying of existing left hand driven vehicles.