India is moving toward mandatory V2V in all new vehicles

1. Key Dates & Phases

1 Oct 2027: If a manufacturer voluntarily installs V2V, it must meet AIS-230 standard

1 Oct 2028: Mandatory for all new vehicles in categories L, M, N to have V2V 

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Govt has invited public objections/suggestions till 23 August  

2. What is AIS-230 Standard?

This is the technical spec for V2V in India. It covers:

Basic Safety Message (BSM) broadcasting: Every V2V vehicle continuously transmits data like position, speed, heading, acceleration, brake status

Range: ∼300 meters direct vehicle-to-vehicle communication

Latency: Ultra-low delay so warnings are instant

Security: Messages will be encrypted/authenticated to prevent spoofing . 

3. How it actually works on road

Imagine this:

Blind turn/curve: Your car gets an alert “Vehicle approaching from opposite side” even if you can’t see it

Sudden braking ahead: The car 3 vehicles ahead brakes hard → you get warning before brake lights are visible

Fog/Heavy traffic: Works even when visibility is zero because it’s wireless, not camera-based

Intersection collision warning: If someone is about to jump a signal, both vehicles get alerted 4a0e86a5

In advanced cars, it can also auto-apply emergency braking 

4. Tech & Spectrum

Spectrum: DoT approved 30 MHz in 5.9 GHz band for V2V

Tech: Uses DSRC or C-V2X. No mobile network needed - direct car-to-car

Cost: Expected Rs 5,000 - Rs 10,000 per vehicle

Total outlay: ~Rs 5000 crore for nationwide rollout 

5. Why India needs it

2023 stats: 5+ lakh accidents, 1.8+ lakh deaths

Goal: Cut fatalities by 50% by 2030

Biggest benefit: Early warnings at blind bends, junctions, fog, and behind large vehicles . 

6. What’s next

This is still a draft. After public comments, MoRTH will finalize it. Then OEMs will have ∼2 years to integrate AIS-230 compliant units before Oct 2028.

It also aligns with other MoRTH safety pushes: cashless treatment for accident victims, hit-and-run compensation, and "zero-fatality districts" program 

Bottom line: From Oct 2028, every new bike, car, bus, and truck sold in India will basically be able to "talk" to each other to prevent crashes.