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Time of India
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
All two-wheelers to come with ABS from next year
Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) will become mandatory for all two-wheelers sold in the country from January 1 as part of a proposed new safety regulation by the government. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is likely to issue a notification soon on the matter, said people aware of the matter. The step is aimed at arresting high incidence of road accidents involving motorcycles and scooters. It will extend the current ABS mandate-applicable only to models above 150cc-to the entire two-wheeler segment, including entry-level variants which comprise about 75% of the domestic market. ABS is designed to prevent wheel lock-up during sudden braking, reducing the likelihood of skidding and crashes. This is achieved by rapidly pushing the brakes, preventing the wheels from skidding and allowing the driver to steer around obstacles. Two-wheelers were involved in nearly 20% of India's 151,997 road accidents in 2022, according to latest available government data. "This is a long-needed measure," said Rohit Baluja, director at the Institute of Road Traffic and Education (IRTE), a non-profit organisation dedicated to road safety and traffic management. "Many pedestrian accidents are caused by abrupt braking without vehicle control." While the safety benefits of ABS are widely acknowledged, the government mandate is expected to inflate production costs for manufacturers, which is likely to be passed on to consumers in the coming months. Analysts estimate prices for entry-level two-wheeler models to rise by '2,500 to '5,000 per vehicle, potentially dampening demand in a price-sensitive segment. "Any regulation that adds cost tends to weigh on demand," said an analyst at a domestic brokerage. "This one is no different." Motorcycle models with 75cc to 125cc engines accounted for two-thirds of domestic sales in FY25, according to brokerage Nomura. Sales rose 4.6% to 9.26 million motorcycles last fiscal. Scooter sales rose 17% to 6.85 million units in the same period. "Two-wheelers account for 44% of road fatalities in India. Hence, improving their safety is a major priority and introduction of ABS for all two wheelers was much needed," said KK Kapila, president emeritus at International Road Federation, a global road safety body. He said the cost factor will not be much while stressing that safety is much more important. "Two-wheelers are the lifeline of major cities in the country despite improvement in public transport and we have to live with them. The only way to reduce road accidents is to find ways and means to make them safe with use of technology," he said.
Time of India
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
All two-wheelers to come with ABS from next year
Anti-lock braking systems (ABS) will become mandatory for all two-wheelers sold in the country from January 1 as part of a proposed new safety regulation by the government. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is likely to issue a notification soon on the matter, said people aware of the matter. The step is aimed at arresting high incidence of road accidents involving motorcycles and scooters. It will extend the current ABS mandate-applicable only to models above 150cc-to the entire two-wheeler segment, including entry-level variants which comprise about 75% of the domestic market. ABS is designed to prevent wheel lock-up during sudden braking, reducing the likelihood of skidding and crashes. This is achieved by rapidly pushing the brakes, preventing the wheels from skidding and allowing the driver to steer around obstacles. Two-wheelers were involved in nearly 20% of India's 151,997 road accidents in 2022, according to latest available government data. "This is a long-needed measure," said Rohit Baluja, director at the Institute of Road Traffic and Education (IRTE), a non-profit organisation dedicated to road safety and traffic management. "Many pedestrian accidents are caused by abrupt braking without vehicle control." While the safety benefits of ABS are widely acknowledged, the government mandate is expected to inflate production costs for manufacturers, which is likely to be passed on to consumers in the coming months. Analysts estimate prices for entry-level two-wheeler models to rise by '2,500 to '5,000 per vehicle, potentially dampening demand in a price-sensitive segment. "Any regulation that adds cost tends to weigh on demand," said an analyst at a domestic brokerage. "This one is no different." Motorcycle models with 75cc to 125cc engines accounted for two-thirds of domestic sales in FY25, according to brokerage Nomura. Sales rose 4.6% to 9.26 million motorcycles last fiscal. Scooter sales rose 17% to 6.85 million units in the same period. "Two-wheelers account for 44% of road fatalities in India. Hence, improving their safety is a major priority and introduction of ABS for all two wheelers was much needed," said KK Kapila, president emeritus at International Road Federation, a global road safety body. He said the cost factor will not be much while stressing that safety is much more important. "Two-wheelers are the lifeline of major cities in the country despite improvement in public transport and we have to live with them. The only way to reduce road accidents is to find ways and means to make them safe with use of technology," he said.
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Survey to identify causes of jams at 2 S Delhi roads
New Delhi: To ease traffic snarls at two of south Delhi's busiest corridors—the Chirag Dilli intersection and RTR Marg—Delhi Traffic Police, in collaboration with Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE), has launched a detailed traffic engineering survey to identify the root causes of congestion and recommend long-term solutions. While the survey on the Chirag Dilli intersection is already complete, its findings will be formally presented on June 23. The report for RTR Marg, which connects the airport corridor with the AIIMS stretch, is expected to be ready by mid-July. "Traffic engineering plays a key role in managing road infrastructure. When we conduct surveys, we try to identify the root causes of congestion. In many cases, it's not just about traffic volume but also about traffic engineering—like sudden lane expansions or contractions, missing or unclear signage, and much more. For instance, a sudden stop of one vehicle at a particular point causes a ripple effect across the entire stretch," explained IRTE director Rohit Baluja. "These aren't problems that can be solved by policing alone. They need proper traffic engineering solutions," he asserted. According to sources, some problems found at the Chirag Dilli intersection included a lack of information signs, inappropriate geometry with reference to the volume of traffic, and the need for better signal operation management. "We've initiated a detailed traffic survey of the Chirag Dilli and RTR stretches around Munirka and near Gurgaon, in collaboration with IRTE to identify engineering-led solutions. The Chirag Dilli's inspection is complete, and we expect inputs on RTR by mid-July. Based on the findings, we will involve civic agencies and draw up a coordinated plan to ease snarls on these two high-pressure corridors," said additional CP (traffic) Dinesh Kumar Gupta. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
14-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Survey to find root causes of congestion at Chirag Dilli intersection, RTR Marg
New Delhi: To ease traffic snarls at two of south Delhi's busiest corridors—the Chirag Dilli intersection and RTR Marg—Delhi Traffic Police, in collaboration with Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE), has launched a detailed traffic engineering survey to identify the root causes of congestion and recommend long-term solutions. While the survey on the Chirag Dilli intersection is already complete, its findings will be formally presented on June 23. The report for RTR Marg, which connects the airport corridor with the AIIMS stretch, is expected to be ready by mid-July. "Traffic engineering plays a key role in managing road infrastructure. When we conduct surveys, we try to identify the root causes of congestion. In many cases, it's not just about traffic volume but also about traffic engineering—like sudden lane expansions or contractions, missing or unclear signage, and much more. For instance, a sudden stop of one vehicle at a particular point causes a ripple effect across the entire stretch," explained IRTE director Rohit Baluja. "These aren't problems that can be solved by policing alone. They need proper traffic engineering solutions," he asserted. According to sources, some problems found at the Chirag Dilli intersection included a lack of information signs, inappropriate geometry with reference to the volume of traffic, and the need for better signal operation management. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Pelajari Undo The lanes are many, and there is a visibility issue. "We've initiated a detailed traffic survey of the Chirag Dilli and RTR stretches around Munirka and near Gurgaon, in collaboration with IRTE to identify engineering-led solutions. The Chirag Dilli's inspection is complete, and we expect inputs on RTR by mid-July. Based on the findings, we will involve civic agencies wherever required and draw up a coordinated plan to ease snarls on these two high-pressure corridors, which see thousands of commuters daily," said additional CP (traffic) Dinesh Kumar Gupta. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .
Time of India
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Safety first: Govt mulls mandatory ABS for all two-wheelers above 50cc
Representative image NEW DELHI: Government is considering making anti-lock braking systems (ABS) mandatory for all two-wheelers with engine capacity above 50cc. At present, ABS is only required in motorcycles over 125cc. This safety feature helps prevent wheel lock-up during sudden braking, enhancing control and reducing stopping distances, especially on slippery roads. Experts from India and abroad have emphasised the need for this provision, in addition to the mandatory wearing of helmets for all two-wheeler occupants — which is currently enforced, to reduce deaths and serious injuries. Two-wheeler riders are among the most vulnerable road users after pedestrians and cyclists, as they have little to no protection. 'Since ABS has been a successful intervention to reduce the risk of road crashes and fatalities involving two-wheelers and fatalities, this should be a feature in all motorised two-wheelers above 50cc,' said David Ward of Global New Car Assessment Programme at a conference on 'Vehicle and Fleet Safety' at the Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE). Safe technological systems, including ABS for all two-wheelers, cannot be ignored, he added. Road safety expert Rohit Baluja highlighted the need to include two-wheelers in transport planning since they constitute 74% of all vehicles in India and 44% people killed on roads are two-wheeler occupants. 'Today, we only talk about putting helmets on two-wheeler riders. Is the helmet the only answer? Has anyone spoken about the transportation planning to reduce the number of these two-wheelers in the country? Two-wheelers are sandwiched between other vehicles due to poor traffic and transport planning... Powered two-wheelers destroy road discipline of all users and there is a need to address their requirement while planning and building roads,' Baluja said. He added that there is a need to have dedicated driving lanes for two-wheelers. President emeritus of International Road Federation, K K Kapila, said two-wheelers are the lifeline of major cities, despite improvement in public transport, and the only solution is to find ways and means to make them safe with use of technology.
