Overview

• The Indian government has officially notified new regulations under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, for radar-based vehicle speed measurement devices.
• These rules require mandatory verification and stamping of radar equipment to ensure accurate, calibrated, and tamper-proof enforcement tools.
• The framework is based on the international standard OIML R 91 and includes technical and safety requirements for calibration, environmental performance, and anti-tampering measures.
• Extensive consultations with stakeholders, including manufacturers, law enforcement, and metrology authorities, informed the drafting of the rules.
• This initiative supports data-driven traffic governance, aiming to reduce road fatalities, enhance highway discipline, and foster trust in traffic enforcement systems.