Notification on Amendments to Vehicle Safety Standards and Implementation Timelines under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 Motor Vehicles

Updated on: 21st Oct, 2026

location Central

The Central Government has amended the vehicle safety standards under the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, revising implementation timelines for requirements relating to frontal and lateral collision protection, pedestrian safety, steering mechanisms, foot controls, and vehicle immobilisers. The amendment also introduces timelines for fuel system and electric powertrain safety, restraint systems, and Event Data Recorders (EDRs) to enhance vehicle occupant and road-user safety.

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