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The DDAWS will monitor driver alertness by analyzing steering movements, lane position, and facial tracking.“>
Starting April 2026, all new passenger vehicle models carrying more than eight people, along with buses and trucks, must be equipped with advanced emergency braking systems (AEBS), driver drowsiness and attention warning systems (DDAWS), and lane departure warning systems (LDWS). These safety measures, proposed under a draft notification by the Ministry of Road Transport, will also apply to existing vehicle models manufactured from October 2026.
According to a TOI report by Dipak K Dash, the ministry has outlined amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to make advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) compulsory. These regulations aim to reduce accidents by issuing warnings to drivers and automatically applying brakes if they fail to respond in time.
According to the notification, both mini and regular buses, along with trucks produced after the specified deadlines, must include AEBS and vehicle stability functions. The AEBS will detect potential forward collisions and, if the driver does not react promptly, activate the brakes to slow down the vehicle and mitigate impact severity.
The LDWS will also become mandatory, ensuring drivers receive alerts when a vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane. The system provides visual, auditory, or haptic signals to prompt corrective action, reducing accidents caused by distraction or fatigue.
The DDAWS will monitor driver alertness by analyzing steering movements, lane position, and facial tracking. If drowsiness is detected, the system will issue audio warnings, addressing the risk of delayed reaction times at high speeds.
Additionally, buses and trucks will be required to install an onboard blind spot information system. This system will identify and warn drivers of pedestrians and cyclists near the vehicle, particularly in blind spots, to reduce collisions. The provision follows concerns that even with additional mirrors, accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists remain frequent.
These mandatory safety features reflect the government’s push toward enhancing road safety and minimizing accidents involving commercial vehicles.
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From April 2026, new passenger vehicles with over eight seats, buses, and trucks must have advanced safety systems like AEBS, DDAWS, and LDWS, according to a proposal by the Ministry of Road Transport.
- Updated On Mar 25, 2025 at 03:09 PM IST
The DDAWS will monitor driver alertness by analyzing steering movements, lane position, and facial tracking.“>
Starting April 2026, all new passenger vehicle models carrying more than eight people, along with buses and trucks, must be equipped with advanced emergency braking systems (AEBS), driver drowsiness and attention warning systems (DDAWS), and lane departure warning systems (LDWS). These safety measures, proposed under a draft notification by the Ministry of Road Transport, will also apply to existing vehicle models manufactured from October 2026.According to a TOI report by Dipak K Dash, the ministry has outlined amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to make advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) compulsory. These regulations aim to reduce accidents by issuing warnings to drivers and automatically applying brakes if they fail to respond in time. According to the notification, both mini and regular buses, along with trucks produced after the specified deadlines, must include AEBS and vehicle stability functions. The AEBS will detect potential forward collisions and, if the driver does not react promptly, activate the brakes to slow down the vehicle and mitigate impact severity. The LDWS will also become mandatory, ensuring drivers receive alerts when a vehicle unintentionally drifts out of its lane. The system provides visual, auditory, or haptic signals to prompt corrective action, reducing accidents caused by distraction or fatigue. The DDAWS will monitor driver alertness by analyzing steering movements, lane position, and facial tracking. If drowsiness is detected, the system will issue audio warnings, addressing the risk of delayed reaction times at high speeds. Additionally, buses and trucks will be required to install an onboard blind spot information system. This system will identify and warn drivers of pedestrians and cyclists near the vehicle, particularly in blind spots, to reduce collisions. The provision follows concerns that even with additional mirrors, accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists remain frequent. These mandatory safety features reflect the government’s push toward enhancing road safety and minimizing accidents involving commercial vehicles.
- Published On Mar 25, 2025 at 03:01 PM IST
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