Government to ban this dangerous car accessory!

With an increase in purchasing power, more & more people are now buying cars. People love customising and modding their cars with accessories. Isn’t that cool? However, people sometimes go to extreme lengths with such accessories. Some of these accessories, however convenience-enhancing they may be, are hindering the safety of passengers on a very serious level. One such accessory is the seat belt alarm stoppers. The government has finally decided to ban this accessory. In today’s article, let’s talk about the ban on seat belt stoppers which has seriously hindered with the safety of passengers.

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Government decisions on seat belt stoppers

The Cyrus Mistry accident has shaken everyone, starting from the government to the common man. The government is coming hard on several safety measures. Nitin Gadkari said at the International Association Summit that the government will ban the manufacturing and sale of seat belt stopper clips. For context, a seat belt stopper is a piece of metal that can be buckled in the seat to stop the constant seat belt reminder chime. It is quite a popular accessory in the second-hand market, and it remains to be seen how the government can completely curb its usage. Many people are more concerned about the constant chime than their own safety.

Safety awareness

The government is trying a lot of things to improve the safety standards in India. Nitin Gadkari has been quite vocal about improving road safety. What are the measures taken by the government? The government is making six airbags and a three-point seat belt for the rear passengers mandatory for all cars. Another thing the government is looking to ensure is that design proposals for new roads are stringently reviewed, and lapses in road engineering attract heavy fines.

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Nitin Gadkari on Cyrus Mistry’s crash

The government has sought a detailed report from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), the Maharashtra government and the state police. Nitin Gadkari even called the Ahmedabad-Mumbai highway dangerous in various aspects. The crash has really shaken the people, which hopefully will lead to better safety in the future. 

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