Experts in road safety have urged the government to establish a detailed regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles (AVs) to adapt to India's complex traffic scenarios. During an International Road Federation event, significant concerns about safety in autonomous technology were highlighted.

P Rajalakshmi, a key figure from IIT Hyderabad, outlined India's phased targets for AV integration: advanced driver-assistance systems by 2030 and more complex systems by 2040. She stressed the absence of specific regulations needed to address these technologies within the existing legal landscape.

IRF President Emeritus K K Kapila remarked on the global state of AVs, noting that most vehicles remain at lower autonomy levels. Despite this, the global AV market is poised for significant growth, poin

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