The Chamarajanagar district administration has banned heavy vehicles with more than six wheels from plying between Talabetta in Hanur taluk to neighbouring Tamil Nadu via Malai Mahadeshwara or MM Hills road.
Also, vehicles with six wheels like trucks have been barred from operating on the road between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., according to an order issued by Deputy Commissioner of Chamarajanagar Charulatha Somal.
However, vehicles transporting essential goods for the villagers and general public, fire and emergency services vehicles, ambulances, public transportation vehicles including government and private buses and other light motor vehicles are exempted from the ban, the order said.
