Seat Belts

The Motor Vehicle Act mandates in-built seat belt reminders for drivers and passengers in the front seats, while also stipulating a Rs 1,000 fine for those found in violation of the Act

From the early days devoid of seat-belts and laminated windshields, car safety has come a long way. Now, cutting-edge advancements in crash testing are paving the way for even safer rides

In September 2022, the road ministry said that six airbags will be mandatory for cars in India from October

A total of 13,118 items have been delisted by these companies, Amazon delisted 8,095 alarm clips, Flipkart delisted around 5,000 clips and 21 clips were delisted by Meesho

Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, Snapdeal, and Shopclues had this item listed for sale

Uber has launched SOS integration with local police to share critical information with them, including live location

According to the provisions of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, whosoever drives a motor vehicle without wearing a safety belt or carries passengers not wearing seat belts shall be punished

The Mumbai police on Friday said wearing seat belts will be compulsory for four-wheeler drivers and co-passengers in the metropolis from November 1. The traffic wing of the city police, in a statement, has instructed all motorists and vehicle owners to install seat belt facility in four-wheelers before November 1 and warned of action against violators. After November 1, all motor vehicle drivers and passengers travelling in four-wheelers on Mumbai roads will have to compulsorily wear seat belts, an official said. Strict action will be taken against violators under section 194 (B) (1) of the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, he said. As per the provision of the Act, whoever drives a motor vehicle without wearing a safety belt or carries passengers not wearing seat belts shall be punished. Former chairman of Tata Sons Cyrus Mistry was killed in a road accident in adjoining Palghar district last month and a probe into the crash revealed the businessman, who was on the rear seat of the

Earlier in September, MoRTH has issued draft rules to make it mandatory for car makers to install alarm system for rear seat belts

The reason why the feature cannot be immediately implemented is that the three-point point seat belts are required to be anchored to a structural support, explained an official at a car company

The government has been considering enforcing the use of rear seatbelts after Cyrus Mistry, the former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons, died in a car crash recently

According to the NCRB report, in 2021, 155,000 people died in accidents on Indian roads. The number was up from 133,000 in 2020. Total accidents reported also rose to 403,000 in 2021, up from 354,000

A source with direct knowledge also said Uber was conducting checks at airports to ensure its drivers were complying with seatbelt norms

After Cyrus Mistry's death, road minister Nitin Gadkari told Business Standard that the ministry will soon tighten the noose around the travellers who do not wear a rear seat belt

Not much gain for seat belts, which are a standard feature in several vehicles; but the airbag rule--as and when it takes effect--will have a multiplier effect on safety-critical components

This policy is especially handy when an accident results in disability, impairing a person's earning capacity

FADA represents over 15,000 automobile dealers having 26,500 dealerships across India

Gadkari had said he was concerned as people were buying clips from Amazon to evade wearing seatbelts

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Though the sale of the metal clips is not illegal, such devices and broader road safety issues have come under closer scrutiny after Cyrus Mistry recently died in a car crash