It is mandatory to keep this item in all vehicles for 6 months, a new rule made by the government to save lives in an accident
The central government has enacted a new rule to save lives in road accidents which will come into force from October 1.
New rules for the safety of car drivers and occupants
At least airbags must be kept in the car from October 1
Union Road Minister Nitin Gadkari made the announcement in Rajya Sabha
Union Road Minister Nitin Gadkari told the Rajya Sabha that at least 13,022 lives would have been saved in the year 2020 if the airbags had worked in cars. Gadkari said new rules were being framed for the safety of motorists and occupants.
From October 1, all vehicles must have 6 airbags
Gadkari said the transport ministry plans to implement a new rule from October 1. All vehicles must have at least 6 airbags, including side airbags. After Gadkari's announcement, from October 1, all vehicles will have to carry at least 6 airbags, including the side.
1.5 lakh people die in accidents every year
Gadkari said the use of airbags could have saved the lives of at least 8,598 people by 2020 after direct collisions with vehicles. "Every year we face five lakh accidents and 1.5 lakh people die in accidents," he said. We are taking a number of steps to prevent such an incident. He said that it is mandatory to have 6 airbags in vehicles.
In 2020, 25,289 people were killed in direct vehicle collisions
Gadkari said that at least 25,289 people were killed in direct collisions of vehicles in 2020 and if there were airbags, 30 per cent of them could have been saved.
