New Delhi, August 3, 2026
The Indian government has released a draft proposal that could change how cars “talk” to each other on the road. Here’s a simple explanation of what it means.
What is Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication?
Imagine two cars driving on the same road. One car suddenly applies the brakes. With V2V technology, that car can instantly send a message to the vehicles behind it, warning them of the danger — even if the drivers cannot see the braking car yet.
In simple words, V2V allows vehicles to share real-time information such as:
- How fast they are going
- Where they are
- Which direction they are moving
- Whether they are accelerating or braking
This information helps prevent accidents by giving early warnings.
How is this different from current car safety systems?
Most modern cars use cameras, radars and sensors to detect danger. These systems only work if the danger is within their direct view.
V2V goes one step further. It can warn about dangers that are not visible yet — for example, a vehicle braking around a blind corner or an ambulance approaching from behind.
What has the government proposed?
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has released a draft notification with a two-step plan:
- From 1 October 2027: If a vehicle is fitted with V2V technology, it must follow a specific technical standard called AIS-230.
- From 1 October 2028: All new vehicles in certain categories (two-wheelers, cars, commercial vehicles, etc.) will be required to have V2V systems fitted.
This gradual approach gives car makers time to prepare.
What technology will be used?
Vehicles will use a special radio frequency band (between 5.875 GHz and 5.925 GHz). The government has already made this frequency free to use without a special licence.
The system is based on a technology called C-V2X (Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything).
What kind of safety warnings will it provide?
Some of the first safety features planned include:
- Emergency Brake Alert (warning when a vehicle ahead brakes hard)
- Forward Collision Warning
- Wrong-way Driving Alert
- Emergency Vehicle Alert (when an ambulance or police vehicle is approaching)
Why is this important?
India has a high number of road accidents. Experts believe that if vehicles can share information with each other, many accidents can be avoided. V2V is seen as an important step towards safer and more connected roads in the future.
What happens next?
The draft is open for public comments for 30 days. After reviewing the feedback, the government will issue the final rules.
In short, the government wants cars to start “talking” to each other so that roads become safer. The technology is new for many people, but the idea is simple — early information can save lives.
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