India, Sept. 16 -- On September 1, 2019, the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act came into force, marking a defining moment in India's pursuit of safer roads. Enacted to address long-standing gaps in the country's road safety framework, the legislation sought to offer stronger protection to every road user - from pedestrians and cyclists to motorists and commercial drivers.

Each anniversary of the Act offers more than an occasion to look back at a piece of legislation. It presents a checkpoint--a moment to candidly assess the distance covered, acknowledge where implementation continues to lag, and chart the course ahead.

The latest Road Accidents in India 2024 report, released by the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH), places th...