THE Government is set toimplement new regulations requiring mandatory verification and stamping of traffic radar equipment, aimed at improving road safety and enforcement accuracy across the country. The Legal Metrology Division of theConsumerAffairsMinistry has finalised the draft rules following extensive consultations with stakeholders,including the Indian Institute of Legal Metrology, Regional Reference Laboratories, manufacturers, and vehicle certification organisations.

 

“The suggestions received during various consultations are examined carefully and the rules will be notified shortly,” the ministry said in a statement. The new rules,which fallunder the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, will apply for “microwave Doppler radar equipment” widely utilised for measuring vehicle speeds on roads. The new frame work requires all speed measurement devices to undergo verification and receive official stamps before deployment. This process aims to guarantee precise readings for speed and distance measurements, crucial for traffic law enforcement.