India to make rear sensors, speed warning system mandatory in cars

The Indian government plans a series of changes in cars and two-wheelers in the country as it continues its efforts to curb road accidents.

The government will soon require cars to have rear parking sensors, a transport ministry official said. Most cars operating in the country currently only rely on rear mirrors, which are riddled with blind spots by nature. 

"Although most cars come equipped with rear view mirrors which are adequate for detecting vehicles behind a car, but they are inadequate on for detecting small children or objects close to the ground, which fall in the car's blind spot," said Abhay Damle, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. The Indian government is expected to make the announcement soon.  Read more...