New Delhi, April 18 -- New Delhi - Speed guns used by Indian traffic police will soon face their own checks.

The Centre on Friday notified new rules requiring all radar-based speed measurement devices to be verified and stamped by legal metrology authorities, a move aimed at improving road safety and ensuring fairness in traffic enforcement.

Speed guns, also known as radar or laser guns, are used by traffic police to measure vehicle speed and enforce limits on roads and highways.

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The rules, issued by the Department of Consumer Affairs and notified under the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011, will come into effect on 1 July. Mint had reported...