Politics · India · 5 hrs ago
India plans automatic emergency braking rules for cars from 2030
India plans to require automatic emergency braking in cars as part of efforts to reduce road crashes.
The system would be required in all new car models from October 2030, while models introduced before then and still being made would need it from October 2032.
Automatic emergency braking detects an imminent collision and applies the brakes if the driver does not respond adequately.
It is part of advanced driver assistance systems, which can warn drivers about hazards or take control of braking or steering.
The plans place particular focus on taxis, with other proposed requirements including systems to help keep vehicles in their lanes and detect driver drowsiness.
Trucks and buses are already due to have emergency braking in new models from January 2027, alongside several other safety features.
A draft notification setting out the car requirements is expected soon, with timelines intended to give manufacturers and users time to prepare.
India plans to require advanced emergency braking systems in new car models from October 2030.
The requirement would apply to pre-2030 models that remain in production from October 2032.
The government is preparing a draft notification covering timelines for different driver-assistance safety features.
The plans are part of efforts to reduce road crashes, with particular attention to taxis.
New truck and bus models are due to have the braking system from January 2027.
- Who
- The Indian government is planning the requirements. They would affect carmakers, including those producing taxis.
- What
- Advanced emergency braking systems would become mandatory for new car models and, later, older models still in production.
- When
- October 2030 for new car models, and October 2032 for pre-2030 models still in production.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- The government is stepping up efforts to reduce road crashes.
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New truck and bus models are due to have advanced emergency braking systems.
Advanced emergency braking systems are due to become mandatory for all new car models.
The requirement is due to extend to pre-2030 car models still in production.
- New car models
- Advanced emergency braking systems required from October 2030
- Pre-2030 models still in production
- Requirement due from October 2032
- New truck and bus models
- Advanced emergency braking systems due from January 2027
- Draft notification
- Expected to set timelines for different car safety features
- Focus
- Taxis are expected to receive particular attention
What people are saying
These technologies could prove a boon for commercial drivers who spend hours behind the wheel.
By shifting more safety-critical & fatigue-inducing driving decisions to automated systems, ADAS could make driving safer and less strenuous,