To make traveling in a car safer than before, the central government is preparing to change the rules related to many new safety features. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued Central Motor Vehicle Rules.1989 to amend 19 october 2026 Draft notification has been issued. It has automatic emergency braking, It is proposed to include technologies like maintaining the vehicle in lane and alerting the driver if he falls asleep.
The ministry asked people on this draft 30 Suggestions and objections have been sought within days. In such a situation, these changes are proposed at present. The status of their implementation will be clear only after they get final approval and the official notification is issued.
Will help in applying brakes automatically before collision
in proposal Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS) Has been included. This technology can warn the driver if it detects a risk of collision with a vehicle or other obstacle in front. The system can also assist in automatic braking when needed.
Its purpose is to reduce the risk of an accident if the driver's reaction is delayed. according to the proposal, This system in related new car models 1 october 2030 From and in all related models 1 october 2032 There is a plan to make it mandatory from.
Car will alert if you go out of lane
Emergency Lane Keeping System (ELKS) The purpose of this is to help keep the car in its designated lane. If the vehicle inadvertently starts moving out of the lane, So this system can warn the driver. Depending on the system's capability, steering assistance may also be provided.
For the transport vehicles concerned in the draft 1 october 2029 It has been proposed to make this feature mandatory. This can help in reducing accidents caused by straying from the lane.
Driver will get alert if he falls asleep
Fatigue and sleepiness while driving long distances can lead to road accidents. Keeping this in mind the proposal Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning System Has been included.
This system can alert if the driver shows signs of fatigue or lack of attention, So that the driver can be alert in time. it in the respective transport vehicles 1 october 2029 It is proposed to make it mandatory.
Attention should also be paid to the safety of children's seats and luggage
Draft used to fit child car seats with steering-related safety standards ISOFIX Anchorage And Top Tether Provision has also been made for the standards of the system.
Apart from this, there is a proposal to improve the rules related to the safety of luggage kept in the car. Its purpose is to reduce the risk of luggage being thrown forward and causing injury to passengers in the event of sudden braking or collision.
2027 From 2032 proposed to be implemented by
For different security features in the ministry's draft 2027 From 2032 The proposed deadline is. Some rules may be implemented first on new model vehicles and later on all related models.
Although, These dates and rules should not be considered final at this time. Changes in the draft are possible after the government receives suggestions and objections.
Are these features mandatory in cars from now on??
No. At present this is a proposal to amend the rules. Only after the final notification is issued will it be known which safety features will be mandatory in which categories of vehicles and from which date.