Section 113:
Limits of weight and limitations on use.
(1) The State Government may prescribe the
conditions for the issue of permits for 1
[transport vehicles] by the State or Regional Transport Authorities
and may prohibit or restrict the use of such vehicles in any area or route.
(2) Except as may be otherwise prescribed, no person shall drive or cause or allow to be driven in any
public place any motor vehicle which is not fitted with pneumatic tyres.
(3) No person shall drive or cause or allow to be driven in any public place any motor vehicle or
trailer--
(a) the unladen weight of which exceeds the unladen weight specified in the certificate of
registration of the vehicle, or
(b) the laden weight of which exceeds the gross vehicle weight specified in the certificate of
registration.
(4) Where the driver or person in charge of a motor vehicle or trailer driven in contravention of
sub-section (2) or clause (a) of sub-section (3) is not the owner, a Court may presume that the offence was
committed with the knowledge of or under the orders of the owner of the motor vehicle or trailer.
Notes:
1. Subs. by Act 54 of 1994, s. 34, for "heavy goods vehicles or heavy passenger motor vehicles" (w.e.f. 14-11-1994).