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India Moves to Mandate Vehicle-to-Vehicle Alerts as Rollout Begins on New Cars

A joint MoRTH–DoT task force is finalising standards following the telecom department’s in‑principle nod for 30 MHz dedicated spectrum.

Under V2V communication, vehicles will be able to alert drivers about the speed, location, acceleration, braking and movement of other vehicles nearby.
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Overview

  • Officials say installation will start on new vehicles first with retrofitting of older vehicles to follow once standards are notified.
  • DoT has agreed in principle to set aside 30 MHz in the 5.875–5.905 GHz band for V2V use under the National Frequency Allocation Plan.
  • The on‑board unit is estimated to cost Rs 5,000–7,000 per vehicle and enables direct car‑to‑car alerts without relying on mobile networks.
  • The system will share real‑time data such as speed, location, acceleration and braking to warn of hazards, complementing ADAS by extending awareness beyond sensor range.
  • Timelines differ across statements, with some officials targeting full deployment this year and others indicating phased implementation through end‑2026; related road‑safety steps include 100 ‘Zero Fatality Districts’, a nationwide cashless treatment scheme and proposed Motor Vehicles Act amendments.