Centre proposes to make dual front airbags mandatory for new cars from April 1
According to a draft notification issued by the Transport Ministry, the Centre plans to implement this norm for all new models of cars which are manufactured from April 1, 2021, onwards
BusinessToday.In | December 29, 2020 | Updated 15:06 IST
Previously, the government had made having an airbag mandatory for the driver's seat in all cars
The Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry on Tuesday proposed making it compulsory for cars to carry airbags for the passenger side of the front seats. According to a draft notification issued by the Transport Ministry, the Centre plans to implement this norm for all new models of cars which are manufactured from April 1, 2021, onwards. While, for already existing units, the date for complying with the new rule is proposed to be June 1, 2021.