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Is Using a Carrier on Private Vehicles Allowed? Unveiling the Truth!

is carrier allowed on private vehicles

We have seen a huge carrier on the car roof or the commercial vehicle or on the cab or any type of commercial car,
but while traveling with a family when you don’t have enough space in the boot, the question comes in mind that,is carrier allowed on private vehicles, well, here are all the answers to that question.

Yes, carrier allowed on private vehicles with guidelines

is carrier allowed on private vehicles

No traffic police can make a challan against the carrier on private vehicles unless you are carrying any huge parcel or furniture that would exceeds the weight and height of the vehicle and can become the danger for others or it may lead to unbalance the vehicle while turning or taking a u turn. If you are loading only luggage like suitcases, small boxes, bags, tied properly with the carrier, then it wont be any issue. you are good to go.

What to do if traffic police telling you to pay chalan against the carrier ?

is carrier allowed on private vehicles

If the traffic police stopped you and tell you to pay the chalan because you have attached a carrier on the private vehicle then do the following things.

  • Be polite to the officer
  • if you are carrying only bags, luggage, suitcases and tied properly, then ‘be confident’
  • Ask the office to show the online chalan for the same.

is car carrier allowed on private vehicles in india

is car carrier allowed on private vehicles in Maharashtra

Yes, it is absolutely allow with all the above criteria which you have to follow on your own. Allover India including all the states, It is allowed to have carrier on top of the private car.

No RTO permissions to be taken while attaching a carrier to the private car or four wheeler.

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