India plans automatic emergency braking for all new car models from 2030
What Happened
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is planning to make Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS) mandatory for all new car models from October 2030, according to The Times of India. Existing models that remain in production would have to comply from October 2032. AEBS detects an imminent collision and can automatically apply the brakes if the driver does not respond adequately, helping prevent a crash or reduce its severity. The government is expected to issue a draft notification setting out timelines for different ADAS safety features, with additional emphasis on taxis.
Key Takeaways
This is currently a proposed mandate, not a final notified rule. If implemented as planned, new car models would need automatic emergency braking from October 2030, while older models still being produced would get until October 2032.