The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is preparing to make automatic braking system (AEBS) mandatory in cars. This is a feature of ADAS, which can automatically apply the brakes if there is a risk of a collision ahead. The government plans to make this feature mandatory in all M1 series cars by October 2032. Currently, the government has released the draft of these rules and given 30 days time to the people to give their opinion on it.

What is AEBS and how does it work?

AEBS is a system installed in a car, which can automatically apply the brakes after sensing the danger of a collision ahead. Suppose, while moving on the road, the driver cannot see the vehicle ahead in time. In such a situation, this system can help identify the hazard and apply the brakes.

Its purpose is to prevent accidents or reduce damage in case of collision. However, this system is not guaranteed to prevent every accident. The driver also has to pay attention to the road.

When will this feature become necessary in cars?

The government is planning to implement it gradually rather than rolling it out to all cars at once.
From October 1, 2028: M1 category passenger cars and N1 category light goods vehicles fitted with AEBS will have to comply with the prescribed norms.
From October 1, 2030: AEBS is proposed to be made mandatory in new M1 category car models.
From October 1, 2032: This rule may also apply to M1 category car models that are already in production.
Thus, the government aims to introduce this safety feature in more and more cars in the coming years.
Also rules for car steering and lanes

The government is not just focusing on the automatic braking system. Preparations are also being made to introduce rules related to car steering and driving in the right lane on the road. From October 1, 2027, new norms regarding the force applied to the steering of vehicles are proposed to be implemented. However, it has been said that three-wheelers without steering, motorcycles and certain special vehicles will be exempted from this.

Apart from this, the vehicles having automatic steering management system will also have to follow the prescribed rules. Separate standards are also proposed for cars equipped with lane departure control systems. From October 1, 2029, passenger-carrying vehicles such as taxis may require some steering and lane keeping systems. These vehicles may need to have warning features if the driver falls asleep or is distracted.

Safety will also increase in trucks and buses

The government is also preparing to increase the security of large vehicles like trucks and buses. AEBS is proposed to be installed in new truck and bus models from January 2027. These vehicles may also require some other safety features. These include systems that provide information about objects near the vehicle that are not readily visible to the driver. Apart from this, features are also included to alert him if he falls asleep while driving and if the vehicle drifts out of his lane.

New rules regarding truck brakes are proposed to be implemented from October 1, 2027. Also, a feature called Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may also be required. This helps the truck handle when braking on turns.

Vehicles will also share information among themselves

The government is also considering making vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) technology mandatory in all new vehicles manufactured from October 1, 2028.

With this technology, vehicles will be able to send each other information such as their speed, location and direction. With the help of this, the driver can get timely information about the nearby vehicles. This technology can work in conjunction with other safety features such as AEBS.

Now what happens next?

All these changes are aimed at reducing road accidents and deaths. Currently, the government has released only a draft of these rules. People will get a chance to give their views and suggestions for 30 days. After this the Ministry will consider these suggestions and after that the rules can be finalised.

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