MoRTH proposes low-beam-only headlamp rule for new two-wheelers from April 2028
The transport ministry has proposed mandating automatic low-beam operation on new two-wheelers from 1 April 2028, subject to final notification. It also plans to lower permitted high-intensity headlamp limits for two- and four-wheelers.
What happened
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) · MoRTH has proposed requiring automatic headlamps on new two-wheelers to operate only in low-beam mode from
Key facts
- 1 April 2028
- Two-wheeler high-intensity headlamp limit: 1.5 lakh cd to 1 lakh cd
- Four-wheeler high-intensity headlamp limit: 2.25 lakh cd to 1.5 lakh cd
Why this matters
Automotive groups should assess partnerships or acquisitions in adaptive, compliant low-beam lighting and control electronics to secure technology, certification capability and supply ahead of 2028.