New Safety Rules For Buses, Trucks: Advanced Braking, Alert Systems A Must From Next Year
The government aims to make Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) compulsory to reduce accidents by issuing warnings and applying brakes automatically if a driver does not react in time.
All new passenger vehicles carrying more than eight people, as well as buses and lorries, must come with advanced safety systems from April 2026 onwards.
These include Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS), Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning Systems (DDAWS), and Lane Departure Warning Systems (LDWS).
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According to a draft notification by the Ministry of Road Transport, these rules will also apply to existing models from October 2026.
The government aims to make Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) compulsory to reduce accidents by issuing warnings and applying brakes automatically if a driver does not react in time, as per ET Auto.
How These Systems Will Work:
- AEBS (Automatic Emergency Braking): Detects possible collisions and brakes automatically if the driver doesn’t react in time.
- LDWS (Lane Departure Warning): Alerts drivers when they drift out of their lane to prevent crashes caused by distraction.
- DDAWS (Driver Drowsiness Warning): Monitors steering, lane position, and facial movements to detect drowsiness and issue alerts.
- Blind Spot Information System: Buses and lorries must install this system to warn drivers about pedestrians and cyclists in blind spots.
These safety features aim to reduce road accidents and save lives, especially for large commercial vehicles. The government is making road safety a top priority, ensuring vehicles are equipped with technology that protects both drivers and pedestrians.
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