Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Telangana Mandates Reflective Tapes for Vehicle Safety
The Telangana government is making it compulsory for all vehicles to have special reflectors and reflective tapes.
These will help drivers see vehicles better at night and prevent accidents.
The new rules follow Supreme Court directives and cover various vehicles, from motorcycles to heavy vehicles.
Only approved products that meet safety standards can be used.
A QR code system will be used to verify the authenticity of the reflective products.
If a vehicle's reflectors are not verified, its registration or renewal will be denied.
Vehicle inspectors are required to check QR codes during registration or renewal.
Vehicles with factory-fitted tapes from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) are exempt.
Telangana mandates reflectors and reflective tapes for vehicle safety.
The order aims to improve night visibility and curb accidents.
Compliance with AIS 057, AIS 089, and AIS 090 standards is required.
A QR-based system will verify the authenticity of reflective products.
Vehicles with factory-fitted tapes are exempt from QR verification.
- Who
- Telangana government and vehicle owners
- What
- Mandatory installation of reflectors and reflective tapes on vehicles.
- When
- Details not provided in article.
- Where
- Telangana
- Why
- To improve night-time visibility and reduce accidents.
- Mandate
- Reflectors, reflective tapes, and rear marking plates
- Vehicles Affected
- Two and three-wheelers, goods vehicles, commercial cabs, buses, tractors, and trailers
- Standards
- AIS 057, AIS 090, AIS 089
- Verification System
- QR-based Management Information System (MIS)
- OEM Exemption
- Vehicles with factory-fitted tapes
