Road ministry mandates location tracking devices, event data recorder on haulage tractors

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In a notification to amend the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed integrating the VLTD with an RFID transceiver conforming, capable of reading RFID data from the coupled trailer and transmitting it to the backend with effect from October 1, 2026. The move is aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and safety.