Centre proposes emergency braking systems mandatory in new cars from October 2030

Car safety rules in India could see a major change in the coming days. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed making the Advanced Emergency Braking System (AEBS) mandatory in new cars.

According to the draft rules, the plan is to make the system compulsory from October 2030 for new car models entering the market. For models already on sale, October 2032 has been suggested as the date. The main aim of the proposal is to reduce road accidents and improve vehicle safety.

So what exactly is AEBS? It is a modern safety technology. Sensors fitted at the front of the car and a connected system monitor road conditions. If another vehicle or an obstruction appears ahead and the driver does not brake in time, the system can assess the danger and warn the driver.

Depending on the situation, the system can also apply the brakes automatically to avoid an accident or reduce its severity. This can help lower the risk of collisions caused by vehicles suddenly appearing ahead.

At present, features such as automatic emergency braking are mostly found only in expensive models or select variants of many modern cars. If the proposal is implemented, such technology could gain greater importance in the safety of new cars.

Carmakers may have to add the necessary hardware and software to their models. This is also likely to have some effect on vehicle design, technology and price. However, the actual impact will depend on the relevant rules and how companies implement them.

It is worth noting that this is only a proposed draft for now. It will be important to see what changes are made in the final rules and how they are implemented. The picture will become clear only after the final rules are issued, and an official notification is awaited.

Under the proposal, October 2030 for new models and October 2032 for models on sale could become the key dates.