Overview

• The Department of Consumer Affairs has officially notified new rules under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, for radar-based speed measurement devices.
• These rules, aligned with international standard OIML R 91, will come into effect on July 1, 2025, allowing time for compliance by industries and enforcement agencies.
• Mandatory verification and stamping aim to ensure accuracy, calibration, and tamper-proofing, fostering public trust and reducing erroneous traffic fines.
• The initiative supports data-driven traffic management, aiming to reduce road accidents, improve highway discipline, and extend infrastructure longevity.
• Non-compliance with the rules could lead to penalties under Section 33 of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, including fines up to ₹25,000 and potential imprisonment for repeat offenses.