Starting from April 2025, it will be mandatory to wear seat belts in the back seats of cars in India. This rule will apply to cars with eight seats as well. Additionally, new and strict quality standards will be implemented for seat belts and related accessories. 🚗
Why is this change being made? The aim of this change is to enhance road safety. In 2019, seat belt alarms were made mandatory for front seats of cars, and now this rule will be extended to back seats as well. Furthermore, Indian standards for seat belts and their anchors will be enforced to ensure compliance with safety standards in cars. 🛡️
Lessons from accidents
The demand for this change intensified when industrialist Cyrus Mistry lost his life in a car accident in Palghar, Maharashtra. This incident highlighted the need for passengers sitting in the back seat to wear seat belts. Subsequently, governments, police, and motor vehicle departments launched awareness campaigns on this issue. 🚨
Fines and compliance with rules
According to Section 138(3) of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, wearing seat belts on both front and back seats is compulsory. Failure to comply may result in fines of up to Rs. 1000. However, the use of seat belts on back seats has been observed to be very low so far. 💰
So, buckle up and stay safe on the roads! 🚦
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