Car Safety Shake-up: ADAS Mandatory for Trucks, Private Cars Exempted... For Now!

• ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) aims to reduce accident risks with features like lane departure warning, blind spot information.
• Govt mandates ADAS for M2, M3, N2, N3 categories (buses, trucks, commercial vehicles) via G.S.R. 834(E) before Nov 11, 2025.
• Private cars (M1 category) are currently excluded to avoid immediate price hikes for consumers; future consideration is possible.
• No financial incentives for commercial vehicle owners to offset increased ADAS costs; road safety is prioritized.
• No current plan to retrofit ADAS in old vehicles; new regulations apply to new commercial vehicles only.

Why It Matters: Govt adopts phased ADAS rollout: commercial vehicles first, private cars later to balance safety and cost.