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India proposes mandatory vehicle-to-vehicle communication for new vehicles
Have you ever wished cars could warn each other about traffic jams or dangers ahead?
That idea is called vehicle-to-vehicle communication, or V2V for short.
It means vehicles can 'talk' to each other using special technology.
India wants to make this technology a part of everyday driving.
The government's transport ministry has made a new rule suggestion.
If it becomes a rule, every new vehicle made after 1 October 2028 must have it.
This includes new motorcycles, cars, and trucks.
The vehicles must follow a new technical standard called AIS-230.
The rule will be added slowly, in phases, so everyone can get used to it.
This plan is part of India's dream of a new era of connected mobility.
India's Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed making vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication systems mandatory in a phased manner.
The proposal is being made through amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
Under the draft notification, all new two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles manufactured from 1 October 2028 must be equipped with V2V communication systems.
The V2V systems must conform to the new Automotive Industry Standard (AIS)-230.
The move is part of India's preparation to usher in a new era of connected mobility, where vehicles can 'talk' to each other.
- Who
- India's Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
- What
- Proposing to make vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication systems mandatory for all new vehicles through amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989.
- Where
- India
- When
- Mandatory for all new vehicles manufactured from 1 October 2028 onwards.
- Why
- To usher in a new era of connected mobility in which vehicles can communicate with each other.
Key facts
- Country
- India
- Regulatory Body
- Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
- Action
- Draft notification proposing mandatory V2V communication
- Legal Instrument
- Amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989
- Technical Standard
- Automotive Industry Standard (AIS)-230
- Applicable Vehicles
- New two-wheelers, passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles
- Effective Date
- 1 October 2028
- Implementation Approach
- Phased manner







