Ministry of Road and Transport

Govt to make three-point seatbelt mandatory for rear-middle car seat: Report

Volvo introduced their three-point seatbelt in August 1959, but left the patent open for public safety reasons. 

Feb 09, 2022, 14:03 PM IST

Big Update: Airbags for front passenger seats mandatory from April 1, know more

The Ministry of road transport has proposed to make the front airbags (driver and passenger) mandatory in India. The law ministry has accepted this proposal and has given a green signal for front airbags as a standard fitment. As of now, only driver's seat airbags is compulsory for all passenger vehicles in India. 

Mar 04, 2021, 11:07 AM IST

Validity of expired vehicle-fitness, permit, driving license, registration extended till September 30

The Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday (June 9, 2020) announced to extend the validity of the expired vehicle-fitness, permit, driving license, and registration till September 30.

Jun 09, 2020, 19:28 PM IST