India (not) planning to make six airbags mandatory on all cars

[MadAxe]

Most likely won't be implemented. Drafts like this have come and disappeared into oblivion.

 

[xyx2000]

Its for 8 passenger cars only for now.

 

[manu1991]

Where did you get that from?

it’s up to 8 based on the article

M1 vehicle category refers to passengers cars with a maximum of eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat and includes hatchbacks, sedans, MUVs and SUVs.

 

[xyx2000]

Ok, read it wrong.

 

[Sushubh]

Source

 

[Sushubh]

6 Airbags In Cars A Must From October 2023

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said today that considering the global supply chain constraints faced by the auto industry, the six-airbag safety rule for passenger cars in India shall be implemented from October next year

www.ndtv.com

 

[manu1991]

Would have been much more sensible to mandate minimum safety ratings based on standard crash tests.

 

[Navjot Singh]

I thought India wanted to define their own safety parameters.

 

[Sushubh]

Mandatory six airbags in cars from October 1 unlikely: Government sources

In January 2022, in a draft notification, the MoRTH had decided to enhance safety features of occupants of motor vehicles against lateral impact by making six airbags mandatory in all M1 category vehicles

www.thehindubusinessline.com

 

[Sushubh]

Govt. will not make six airbags mandatory for cars: Nitin Gadkari

The government will not make six airbags mandatory for cars, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said

www.thehindu.com