The Centre is planning to make it mandatory for automobile companies to provide rear view sensors or backup cameras, speed warning systems, airbags and child pedestrian system in all new vehicles from October 2017.
The Road Transport and Highways Ministry, in a draft notification, said vehicles should be fitted with airbags and speed alert systems to warn if the speed exceeds 80km per hour. It has also sought suggestions including objections from automobile makers on it.
Besides, the government plans to set up its own safety authority, the Bharat National Car Assessment Programme (NCAP), which will rate vehicles on safety.
