(1)

The overall length of a trailer (excluding any draw-bar) shall not exceed 671 centimetres.

(2)

This rule shall not apply to -

(i) a trailer constructed and normally used for the conveyance of indivisible loads of abnormal length;

(ii) any agricultural or road making implement;

(iii) the trailing part of an articulated vehicle;

(iv) any incompletely assembled or otherwise disabled motor vehicle which is being drawn by a motor vehicle in consequence of the disablement.

(3)

Brakes. - Subject to the provisions of rule 97 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, and save as provided in sub-rule (2), every trailer exceeding 499 kilograms in weight laden shall have an efficient braking system, the brakes being capable of application instantly when it is drawn, -

(i) in the case of a trailer having not more than two axles, to at least all the wheels of one axle; or

(ii) in the case of a trailer having more than two axles, to at least all the wheels of two axles.

(4)

Sub-rule (1) hereof shall not apply to -

(i) any land implement drawn by a motor vehicle;

(ii) any trailer designed for use and used by a local authority for street cleansing which does not carry any load other than its necessary gear and equipment; and

(iii) any disabled vehicles which is being drawn by a motor vehicle in consequence of the disablement.