New norms for cars from 2029: Rear-crash tests, data recorders
The Indian road transport ministry has mandated new safety standards for cars manufactured from 2029, including rear-crash tests to protect fuel tanks and batteries. Additionally, the government is requiring the installation of event data recorders and anti-theft immobilizers to improve road safety and vehicle security.
Why it matters
These regulations significantly impact automotive design and manufacturing costs in India, aiming to reduce fatalities and vehicle theft through standardized safety technology.
NEW DELHI: Aiming to prevent fires caused by rear-end collisions, all new cars manufactured from April 2029 will have to comply with a crash-test standard that ensures no fuel spillage or damage to the battery in petrol/diesel and electric vehicles, respectively. The road transport ministry has made compliance with this automotive industry standard mandatory.“To meet the norm, cars will have to be designed and manufactured in a way that prevents damage to the fuel tank or battery in a rear-end collision,” an official said.The ministry has also set mandatory timelines for automakers to comply with other Automotive Industry Standards (AIS), covering occupant protection in offset frontal and lateral collisions, protection of pedestrians and other vulnerable road users, and fitment of immobilisers.
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