The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) on June 23, 2025, proposed "Central Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Rules, 2025" introduce two significant changes aimed at enhancing road safety:
Mandatory Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) for L2 Category Vehicles: A new proviso will be inserted into Rule 96(4A), mandating that all L2 category vehicles manufactured on or after January 1, 2026, must be fitted with an Anti-lock Braking System conforming to IS14664:2010.
Two Protective Headgears with Two-Wheelers: Rule 138(4)(f) will be amended to require two-wheeler manufacturers to supply two protective headgears (helmets conforming to BIS specifications) at the time of purchase. This condition will come into effect three months from the final publication date of these amendment rules. Exceptions apply to persons exempted under Section 129 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.
The draft rules are now open for public consultation for a period of thirty days from their publication in the Gazette. Objections and suggestions can be sent to the Additional Secretary (MVL) at [email protected]. The final rules will be effective upon their publication in the Official Gazette.
[Notification No. G.S.R. 415(E)]
