Do's and Dont's

Do's

⦿The big sized vehicles with wheel basemore than 166 inches and overhag more than fifty percent are not allowed in yatra routes and on hill routes.

⦿The driver should be experienced and efficient for driving on hill roads.

⦿Driver should be experienced and the passengers traveling the vehicle.

⦿The descending vehicle on the slopes should giveway to ascending vehicle.

⦿First Aid box and wooden blocks should always be kept in the vehicle.

⦿The vehicle should be technically fit for the hill journey.Specially check the brakes, tyres, steering, level of Engine oil & Battery.

⦿All valid documents related to vehicle and driver should be with the driver.

⦿It is advisable to use genuine parts during the repairs of the vehicle and the vehicle should be repaired by technically skilled persons only.

⦿Backlights and reflectors in working condition should be fixed on the rear part a tractor and attached trailer.

⦿Periodical eye test is advised for every person driving a vehicle.

⦿All commercial passenger vehicle should invariably obtain the GREEN CARD from either of the transport office at Haridwar, Rishikesh or Dehradun, before starting the hill journey- The green card is given after examination of vehicles and it is a compilation of registration certificate, tax payment certificate, driving and conductor's license.

⦿All lights and reflectors should be in working condition.

⦿Always use the horn on the bends.

⦿While parking the vehicle always apply the hand brakes.

Don'ts

⦿Do not travel in un-authorized vehicles such as private vehicles. Plying as un-authorized commercial vehicles on hire and reward.

⦿The vehicle should not be driven by inexperienced person of by the helper of the driver.

⦿Do not drive before 5 A.M. or after 7 P.M. on hill routes.

⦿Do not drive in excessive speed since hill routes may be narrow and steeply ascending and descending with bends.

⦿Driver should not wear Rubber slippers while driving. instead the shoes shall be worn by the driver while driving.

⦿Driver should not perform than eight hours as steering duty in a day.

⦿Special care be taken to ensure that the vehicle is not driven by a person under the influence of the liquor or any drugs.

⦿Driver should not operate tape or radio etc. in a moving vehicle.

⦿Loading of passengers or goods beyond permissible limits should be strictly avoided.

⦿Passengers should not travel in goods vehicles such as trucks, utility vans etc.

⦿It is advisable not to use the re-treaded tyres on the hill roads.

⦿Do not overtake without taking pass from the vehicle.

⦿Do not overtake without taking pass from the vehicle in front. Never overtake an overtaking vehicle.