The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a draft notification proposing the phased implementation of vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication systems to enhance road safety and reduce traffic accidents across the country. The proposed draft introduces amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, outlining standard compliance guidelines for automobile manufacturers. Under the new policy, motor vehicles in categories L, M, and N manufactured on or after October 1, 2027, must comply with AIS-230 safety standards if equipped with V2V systems. By October 1, 2028, factory-installed V2V communication systems conforming to AIS-230 will become mandatory for all newly produced vehicles in these categories.
V2V communication systems utilize Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology operating within the 5.875 GHz to 5.925 GHz frequency spectrum, allowing nearby vehicles to continuously exchange operational data such as position, speed, direction, and rate of acceleration. The Department of Telecommunications cleared a major regulatory hurdle for commercial deployment by exempting this dedicated frequency band from licensing requirements earlier in June 2026. Unlike traditional onboard sensors that rely on line-of-sight detection, V2V tech provides extended situational awareness to issue automated driver warnings during critical scenarios including sudden braking, forward collisions, unsafe lane maneuvers, and approaching emergency vehicles.
The technical parameters of AIS-230 were finalized by the Central Motor Vehicles Rules-Technical Standing Committee following recommendations from a specialized task force on Intelligent Transportation Systems. The comprehensive framework establishes strict guidelines regarding radio performance, global navigation satellite positioning, cybersecurity measures, and electromagnetic compatibility. Designed to complement existing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), the phased rollout provides automobile manufacturers adequate lead time to integrate onboard communication units, with the ministry reviewing public feedback over a 30-day window before issuing the final notification.
