This document outlines road safety initiatives from the perspective of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM). It discusses implementing modern computerized inspection and certification systems across all states. It also recommends increasing inspection frequency for BS IV vehicles to 2 years. Other initiatives proposed include introducing inspection and certification for private vehicles phased manner, strengthening the pollution under control system using the Delhi model as an example, and holding workshops for transport authorities to spread awareness of new regulations. The document advocates for a multi-pronged strategy including compulsory training before licensing, accrediting workshops, and using technology for enforcement of overloading, drunken driving, seatbelt usage and helmet usage.

1. ROAD SAFETY : INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE
SIAM
Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers

2. Inspection & Certification
 Modern Computerized I&C Systems to be
set in all states
 The GOI should look into increasing the
frequency from one year to 2 years for BS IV
Vehicles as the modern vehicles are
equipped with advanced safety features
like ABS, OBD, etc.
 Roadmap for introducing I&C for private
vehicles in a phased manner needs to be drawn.
 GOI could look into PP mode with strong central monitoring system.
INITIATIVE TOWARDS SAFETY

3. Indian Type Approval of Passenger vehicles

4. Indian Type Approval of Goods vehicles

6. Antilock braking system for M3
,N3 From 1 Apr 2015 for new
vehicles
Fitment of rear marking plate for
N3,N2,T Category From 1 Apr
2015
Bus Body Code for M3
category from 1 Oct 2014 for
new vehicles
Interior fittings in
other than M1
category vehicles
from 1st April
2013
Electro magnetic compatibility
for BS IV models from 1 Oct
2015
Towards safer vehicle
Provision of
child restraint
system for
M1 category
from 1 Apr
2015
NEW SAFETY STANDARDS IMPLEMENTED
Upgraded standard for rear
and side underrun device
for M2,M3,N2,N3 category
from 1 Oct 2014
Speed limiters for select
categories of vehicles, 1st
October 2015

7.  Computerisation of Pollution Under Control System
• The PUC system presently is considered to be weak.
• Need to strengthen the PUC system using the Delhi model
• Real time computerisation of PUC systems to be implemented in all states
• Robust Control & monitoring system to be established in all States.
• States to set up dedicated teams for surprise checking & Inspections of PUC
centres
• Random checking of on Road Vehicles
• System to be put in place for sending notices to Vehicle owners who do not
go for PUC checking.
INITIATIVE TOWARDS SAFETY

8.  Round table / Workshops for State Transport Authorities
• To spread the knowledge on upcoming technology and safety features coming
up in automobile need to have regional Workshops / Round Tables on a fixed
intervals.
• Transport Officials
• Pollution Control department
• Police
• Objective of the workshop will be to create awareness & impart information
on rules and regulations covering the vehicles and the roadmap of the new
regulations notified.
• SIAM would be happy to support the same.
INITIATIVE TOWARDS SAFETY
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Forward Collision Warning Blind Spot Monitoring
Adaptive Cruise Control
Helps to prevent rear-end
collisions.
Helps to prevent side
collisions.
Supports the driver during
long distance drives.

9.  Real time traffic Management with use of
technology for stringent enforcement.
 Action against over-loading & drunken driving.
 Enforcement of use of seat belt by four wheelers and use of ISI helmets by two
wheelers.
 Road accident crash investigation.
MULTI PRONGED STRATEGY TO IMPROVE ROAD SAFETY

10.  Compulsory training before issuance of permanent driving license for commercial
and private vehicles.
 Accreditation of Workshops and Garages
 Develop Enforcement and audit systems
using Technology
MULTI PRONGED STRATEGY TO IMPROVE ROAD SAFETY

11.  Registration of vehicles
 Registration of both Commercial & Private vehicles in all states to be
done through the automobile dealers network linked to Vahan data base
 Registration number portability should be established on the lines of the
mobile number portability.
 The rules of High Security Number Plates should be further stenthened
including the process for fitment and monitoring
 Integration with Vahan Data Base
INITIATIVE TOWARDS EASE OF TRANSPORT

12. THANK YOU
kkgandhi@siam.in