Government Abandons Licensing Rule for Vehicle Safety Technology

The Economic Times reports that the government has scrapped a licensing rule. The rule pertained to technology used for vehicle safety. Officials said the change aims to streamline adoption of safety innovations. Removing the requirement reduces regulatory hurdles for manufacturers. Industry groups welcomed the move as a boost for product rollout. The decision is expected to accelerate deployment of advanced safety systems. Critics caution that oversight mechanisms must still protect consumers. The government plans to monitor the impact of the regulatory shift.