Dual airbags mandatory for new cars from April 1
Existing models will have to be fitted with airbags for front passengers by August 31 this year, notified Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
BusinessToday.In | March 5, 2021 | Updated 22:08 IST
Since July 2019, airbags for the driver s seat in the front row have been mandatory
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways issued a notification on Friday making it mandatory for new models to have dual airbags installed in them for the safety of passengers. The new models of cars will have to adhere to this norm from April 1, 2021, onwards. The Centre has given time till August 31, 2021, for dual airbag installation in older models.