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New Rules for Radar Speed Measurement Equipment

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....ew Rules for Radar Speed Measurement Equipment<br>By: - YAGAY andSUN<br>Other Topics<br>Dated:- 28-4-2025<br>&#128678; New Rules for Radar Speed Measurement Equipment * Centre notifies rules for 'Radar equipment for the measurement of the speed of vehicles' under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011 Here's a comprehensive but easy-to-digest summary of the new rules for radar speed measurem....

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....ent devices, notified by the Department of Consumer Affairs: &#128197; Effective From: 1st July 2025 &#128226; Announced by PIB Delhi on 18 April 2025 &#127919; Purpose To: * Strengthen road safety * Ensure fair and scientific traffic enforcement * Build trust in speed monitoring systems &#128204; Key Provisions * &#128269; Mandatory Verification & Stamping * All radar-based speed m....

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....easuring devices must be verified and stamped by Legal Metrology authorities. * Ensures devices are accurate, calibrated, and tamper-proof. * &#128207; Based on International Standard * Rules follow OIML R 91, a global standard for radar speed measurement devices. * Ensures consistency with global best practices. * &#128203; Extensive Consultation * Drafted with inputs from: * State ....

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....Legal Metrology Departments * Regional Reference Standard Labs (RRSLs) * Manufacturers * Consumer groups * &#9881;&#65039; Technical Specifications * Devices must function reliably under varying weather and environmental conditions * Must include tamper-resistance and proper calibration protocols * Uses Doppler radar and other technologies for high-precision speed tracking &#128101;....

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.... How It Benefits Stakeholders &#129485;&zwj;&#9794;&#65039; For Citizens: * No more false penalties due to faulty radar guns * Greater confidence in enforcement fairness * Improved road safety through reliable speed control &#127981; For Industry (Manufacturers): * Clear technical and compliance framework * Aligned with international norms * Boosts export potential of Indian-made rad....

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....ar devices &#128110;&zwj;&#9794;&#65039; For Law Enforcement: * Use of certified devices boosts credibility and effectiveness * Enables evidence-based enforcement * Reduces disputes and public distrust &#127963;&#65039; National Impact: * Supports data-driven governance * Reduces road fatalities and traffic incidents * Protects infrastructure from damage due to over speeding &#12820....

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....6; Official Rules Document &#128279; Click here to view the full PDF Annexure -1 Here&#39;s a quick explainer on OIML R 91 and a look at how the new rules could impact specific industries and regions in India: &#128216; Quick Explainer: OIML R 91 What is OIML? The International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML) sets global standards for measuring instruments used in trade, health, safet....

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....y, and law enforcement. OIML R 91 is the specific international recommendation for: Radar Equipment Used to Measure the Speed of Vehicles &#128736;&#65039; Key Features of OIML R 91: * &#9989; Accuracy classification for speed measurements * &#128207; Clear calibration and testing protocols * &#127783;&#65039; Must perform reliably in all-weather/environmental conditions * &#128274; Pro....

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....tection against tampering or manipulation * &#9889; Instantaneous and average speed measurement capabilities * &#127919; Targets vehicles in free-flowing or dense traffic Using OIML R 91 ensures that speed detection is scientific, standardized, and internationally acceptable, which matters in law enforcement and trade disputes. &#128202; Impact of New Radar Rules (Based on OIML R 91) &#1279....

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....81; Industries Affected: * Radar Equipment Manufacturers: * Must align with strict technical and legal standards * Need certification from Legal Metrology departments * Opportunity to export to other OIML-compliant markets * Calibration Labs & Testing Facilities: * Rise in demand for device verification, testing, and maintenance * Boost for Regional Reference Standard Laboratories (R....

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....RSLs) * Automotive & Transport Tech Firms: * Integration of compliant radar modules into smart city traffic systems * New business models for data-based traffic enforcement tools &#128205; Regional Impacts: * Metro Cities (Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, etc.): * Higher volume of radar installations &rarr; Stricter compliance needed * Supports smart traffic enforcement and automated challan....

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.... systems * Tourism & Highway Corridors (e.g. Rajasthan, Goa, NH44): * Radar systems will help curb overspeeding by out-of-state drivers * Safer roads &rarr; boost to tourism and logistics * Industrial Zones (e.g. Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra): * Local manufacturers get a competitive edge with OIML-compliant products * Can enter European, African, and ASEAN radar markets &#127760; ....

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....Summary: Why It Matters * Citizens get fairer enforcement. * Manufacturers get global competitiveness. * Law enforcement gets trusted tools. * The country gets a modern, standards-based traffic system. ***<br> Scholarly articles for knowledge sharing by authors, experts, professionals ....