What does BNVSAP mean in

The BNVSAP checks vehicles against a set of minimum safety standards laid down in accordance with UN Regulations and Good Engineering Practices. These include all aspects of vehicle design, body, chassis and systems like brakes, suspension, etc. which should meet or exceed the performance specifications laid down by the government.

All four-wheeled new vehicles up to eight years old specified under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988 including mopeds, cars, SUVs, tractors and buses are eligible for assessment as per BNVSAP standards.

One of the key benefits offered by this program is that a car or other vehicle certified under BNVSAP is considered safe to drive on Indian roads. This includes providing assurance to buyers that the vehicle has met all necessary safety standards laid down by law. This also helps reduce potential insurance costs since having a BNVSAP certification can result in lower premiums.

Yes, there is a nominal fee charged for obtaining certification under this programme based on the type and size of vehicle being assessed. The details can be found on the official website of BNVSAP.

While getting approval from BVNSAP does ensure that certain minimal safety standards have been met, it does not necessarily guarantee full road safety since various other factors such as driving behaviour play an important role in overall road safety.