Latest Central Motor Vehicles Rules News & Updates

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The government has proposed widening the definition of automotive fuels to include higher blends of ethanol and biodiesel, as part of efforts to promote cleaner and more diversified energy use in the transport sector, according to a draft notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.The draft seeks amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, to enable the use of ethanol blends up to 100 per cent (E100) and 85 per cent (E85), along with b…

Mumbai, April 23 (IANS) In a move to enhance road safety and modernise vehicle inspections, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday directed officials to fast-track the establishment of 53 Automated Testing Stations across Maharashtra. He emphasised that vehicle fitness certification must transition entirely to these registered automated centres to ensure transparency and precision.The directions were issued during a high-level meeting chaired by the Chief Minister at his official residence…

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) The Government on Tuesday announced that it has tightened rules around toll payments on National Highways, making it clear that vehicles with pending toll dues will not be allowed to complete key registration and permit-related processes.To strengthen compliance with user fee payments at toll plazas, the government has notified the Central Motor Vehicles (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026, bringing changes to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.The move aims to improve el…