February 10, 2022 7:23 PM

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Nitin Gadkari emphasizes on requirement of four additional airbags, 3-point seat belt in vehicle for improving safety provisions

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said  Road safety is a very serious issue and there should be zero tolerance for road accidents. Addressing a press conference on Automobile Safety Ecosystem in India, he said all efforts should be made to reduce road accidents by 50 pecent by the year 2025. He emphasized on requirement of four additional airbags and 3-point seat belt in vehicle for improving safety provisions.<br />''  <br />''The Minister said a  system is being proposed for star rating of the vehicle based on the standards and protocol, to improve upon the safety of the vehicle. He said this will enable the purchaser of the vehicle to take informed decisions.<br />''  <br />''Elaborating on other safety systems under implementation Mr. Gadkari spoke about  Electronic Stability Control, Advanced Emergency Braking Systems, Transport of dangerous goods, ease of mobility for Divyangjan, Driver Drowsiness Attention Warning System, Blind Spot Information System, Advanced Driver Assisting system and Lane Departure Warning System.<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">        <br />''The Minister emphasized on importance of reducing sound pollution and use of Electric vehicles. He said, the need of the hour is to create mass awareness for road safety measures by information dissemination through media and peoples participation.</span>

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