Seat belts most critical in reducing road fatalities

The car industry is investing in new equipment such as airbags and anti-lock braking systems

India’s automobile industry is growing through a major transformation. A new set of vehicle safety norms is set to come into effect, starting October. The car industry is rapidly upgrading its products to meet these stringent safety norms. The Union ministry of road transport and highways has, after studying the best vehicle safety practices across the world, laid down these norms, which are on par with safety standards in Europe. Interestingly, these safety norms cover not just car users, but also aim to minimise injury to pedestrians who may be hit by an automobile.

The car industry is investing in new