Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Systems
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, for the phased implementation of Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems in India. This technology, utilizing the 5.875 GHz to 5.925 GHz frequency band (exempted from licensing by DoT), enables real-time information exchange between vehicles to enhance road safety by providing advance warnings beyond the line of sight, complementing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The AIS-230 standard, developed by a Task Force and considered by the Central Motor Vehicles Rules–Technical Standing Committee, specifies technical requirements for factory-installed On-Board Units using Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology. The framework aims to improve situational awareness and reduce accident risks.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, for the phased implementation of Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication systems in India. This technology, utilizing the 5.875 GHz to 5.925 GHz frequency band (exempted from licensing by DoT), enables real-time information exchange between vehicles to enhance road safety by providing advance warnings beyond the line of sight, complementing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The AIS-230 standard, developed by a Task Force and considered by the Central Motor Vehicles Rules–Technical Standing Committee, specifies technical requirements for factory-installed On-Board Units using Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology. The framework aims to improve situational awareness and reduce accident risks.
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GS Paper 3: Science & Technology (Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Indigenization of technology and developing new technology); Infrastructure (Roads).
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