India's MoRTH proposes compulsory V2V fitment from 1 October 2028
India's Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is looking to make vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication compulsory in new vehicles in categories L, M and N, with a phased rollout and mandatory fitment from 1 October 2028.
The idea? Cars, bikes, and autos will share real-time information like speed and location with each other, so drivers get automatic alerts about sudden stops, wrong-way drivers, or emergency vehicles nearby.
AIS-230 compliance and public consultation
If this goes through, from 1 October 2027, vehicles in categories L, M and N that are fitted with V2V systems must meet AIS-230; mandatory fitment starts on 1 October 2028.
By 1 October 2028, all new vehicles in categories L, M and N, covering two-wheelers, three-wheelers, passenger vehicles and goods vehicles, must have AIS-230-compliant V2V systems.
The system uses a special radio frequency set aside just for this purpose.
MoRTH is asking the public for feedback on the draft before making it official, so if you have thoughts, now is your chance!