The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, on October 13, 2026, has notified the Central Motor Vehicles (Thirteenth Amendment) Rules, 2026, introducing specific requirements for two-wheeled road ambulances.
The following has been stated:
The renewal period for the certificate of fitness of two-wheeled road ambulances has been prescribed as two years. Fitness inspection requirements have also been expanded to cover the ambulance/patient unit, tyres and rims, emergency warning lights, patient stretcher, locking mechanism, restraint system, loading/unloading mechanism and fire extinguisher.
From January 1, 2027, top lights fitted on two-wheeled road ambulances must comply with AIS:209 (Part 1)-2026, as amended from time to time.
From October 1, 2027, L2-category two-wheeled road ambulances must comply with AIS:209 (Part 1)-2026. Such ambulances will be permitted to operate only in areas determined by the concerned State Government.
The same AIS:209 (Part 1)-2026 compliance requirement will apply to L2-category two-wheeled road ambulances manufactured on or after October 1, 2027, subject to registration for operation in areas decided by the State Government.
Please refer to the document attached below for more details.
[G.S.R. 879(E)]
