6-airbag rule may be deferred as small-car segment pushes back | Auto & Travel News,The Indian Express
Dual airbags (driver and passenger) became mandatory on all vehicles this January. A driver airbag has been compulsory for all passenger vehicles since July 1, 2019.
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6-airbag rule may be deferred as small-car segment pushes back
Dual airbags (driver and passenger) became mandatory on all vehicles this January. A driver airbag has been compulsory for all passenger vehicles since July 1, 2019.
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New Delhi | Updated: August 28, 2022 6:38:24 am
Airbags soften the impact of collisions by keeping occupants from coming into contact with the steering wheel, dashboard, front glass, and other parts of the automobile. (Express file)The Centre’s plan to mandate six airbags across all cars from October 1 is likely to be deferred amid discussions within the government on its fallout in the small-car market and a pushback from industry.
“The issue is being discussed at the highest level and a call will be taken (on the implementation),” a top government source told The Indian Express.
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways had announced the minimum six-airbag rule for vehicles that can carry up to eight passengers for enhanced safety of occupants: four for the driver and passenger in front (one side and one in front for each); and two “curtain airbags” that cover the passengers in the rear.
Dual airbags (driver and passenger) became mandatory on all vehicles this January. A driver airbag has been compulsory for all passenger vehicles since July 1, 2019.
Airbags soften the impact of collisions by keeping occupants from coming into contact with the steering wheel, dashboard, front glass, and other parts of the automobile.
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