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New safety features for heavy vehicles soon

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January 08, 2025

Minister says need to consider limiting drivers' working hours

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To put a check on rising road accidents, the government is considering installation of three new safety devices on heavy commercial vehicles that will stop drivers from dozing off at the wheel and have provisions for emergency braking and vehicle stability, road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday.

The devices that are expected to be made mandatory are electronic stability control system, emergency braking system and driver drowsiness alert and safety system. The consultation process for the installation of these devices is on and some inputs have come from stakeholders.

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