Overview
- MoRTH intends to notify standards with automakers and require on-board units in new vehicles within the year, with retrofits to follow.
- DoT has agreed in principle to dedicate 30 MHz at 5.875–5.905 GHz for low-latency vehicle links under the National Frequency Allocation Plan.
- The device is expected to cost Rs 5,000–7,000 and issue real-time warnings on hazards such as sudden braking, blind-spot vehicles and stationary obstacles.
- A ‘Zero Fatality Districts’ programme was launched with 100 high-accident districts targeted for a 50% cut in deaths by 2030 in partnership with SafeLife Foundation.
- The government will propose 61 Motor Vehicle Act amendments in the Budget session, alongside phased ADAS adoption and a points-based system for traffic violations.