Speed Testing Equipment under Metrology Scrutiny
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Rules
for ‘Radar Equipment for Measurement of Speed of Vehicles’ under Legal
Metrology (General) Rules, 2011 Notified
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Rules
to come into effect from July 1st, 2025 providing time to industries to comply
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Verified
& stamped Radar equipment crucial for applications like traffic enforcement
for preventing accidents, wear & tear of roads
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Verified
radar speed guns will accurately measure vehicle speeds, identify violations
and enforce traffic laws
[G.S.R. 34(E) dated 14.01.2025]
The
Legal Metrology Division of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of
India, has notified the Rules for Radar Equipment for the measurement of speed
of vehicles under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011. For giving enough
time to industries to comply the provisions of rules, these rules will come
into force from 1st July 2025.
For
framing the draft rules, a committee was formed under the Chairmanship of the
Director, Indian Institute of Legal Metrology (IILM), Ranchi, which submitted
the initial draft based on OIML R 91. Presentation on the draft rules was made
for State Legal Metrology Departments, RRSL officers, manufacturers and VCOs to
explain the requirements of rules.
The
rules were published on the website of the Department for public consultation
before finalization under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011 and were
finalized after considering the inputs provided by stake holders.
The
Rules provides that all such equipment shall be verified and stamped to ensure
their correctness for the protection of human beings. The rules will also
ensure precise measurement of speed, distance, and other relevant parameters.
The public would benefit as there would be improved enforcement as verified
radar speed guns will accurately measure vehicle speeds, identify violations
and enforce traffic laws effectively.
The verified
radar equipment will help in enforcement personnel to measure speed limits
effectively, which in turn significantly enhance the effectiveness and
credibility of law enforcement officers' in traffic enforcement. The verified
& stamped Radar equipment for the measurement of the speed of vehicles are
crucial for preventing accidents, wear & tear of roads etc.
Speed
measurement devices work by detecting the time it takes for a vehicle to travel
between two points or by measuring changes in position over time using radar,
laser, or other technologies. Radar devices emit radio waves that bounce off
moving vehicles, calculating speed based on the Doppler Effect. All these
methods rely on precise calibration to ensure their measurements are accurate
and reliable. Modern radar systems are highly accurate, can measure the
speed of multiple vehicles simultaneously and often include features like
automatic target tracking. Proper calibration ensures the device provides
reliable and precise speed readings.