Which department has notified rules for the use of radar equipment to measure vehicle speed under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011?

Correct option is A

Correct Answer: (A) Department of Consumer Affairs

Explanation:

• The Legal Metrology Division under the Department of Consumer Affairs has notified rules for the use of radar equipment for measuring vehicle speed under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.
• These rules mandate that all radar-based speed measurement devices must be verified and stamped by legal metrology authorities.

Information Booster:

• The notification takes effect from 1st July 2025, giving time for compliance by manufacturers and enforcement agencies.
• The rules are aligned with international standard OIML R 91, which governs radar instruments’ accuracy and verification protocols.
• The aim is to ensure fairness in traffic enforcement and prevent inaccurate penalization due to faulty radar devices.

Additional Knowledge :

• Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (B): Deals with electronics, IT, telecom—not specifically legal metrology or measurement rules.
• Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (C): Regulates transport laws and road safety, but does not handle legal metrology or standards verification.
• Ministry of Home Affairs (D): Handles internal security, police, etc., not measurement standards or consumer affairs.