6 airbags mandatory for cars from October 1, 2022

6 airbags will be mandatory for the M1 category of vehicles.

Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways, has confirmed that all new cars manufactured from October 1, 2022, will come equipped with 6 airbags.

The announcement comes following a draft notification that was approved by the government back in January this year. As per the notification, six airbags will be mandatory for the M1 category of vehicles that can carry up to 8 people.

The Government of India has already mandated the fitment of the driver and passenger-side airbags in vehicles. From January 1, 2022, all vehicles are required to have dual front airbags.