Bihar

AIS 140 GPS Device Compliance in Bihar

A complete guide to MoRTH's AIS 140 vehicle tracking mandate for Bihar fleet operators — regulations, vehicle categories, penalties, and how Dhundhoo keeps your fleet compliant.

Vehicle Categories Requiring AIS 140

All these vehicle types must comply with AIS 140 GPS standards in Bihar

State Transport Buses

All state transport and private stage carriages must be fitted with AIS 140 GPS integrated with state control rooms.

Goods Vehicles

Goods carriages operating on highways in Bihar must have AIS 140 devices with emergency buttons as mandated by MoRTH.

School Buses

Bihar mandates AIS 140 GPS with panic button in all school buses. Real-time data must be accessible to school management.

Commercial Vehicles

All commercial vehicles including autos, taxis, and app-based cabs must have AIS 140 compliant tracking as per state regulations.

AIS 140 Compliance Timeline

How Bihar has progressively implemented AIS 140 standards

2018

AIS 140 standard published by MoRTH; Bihar adopts the roadmap

2019

New commercial vehicles from OEMs must ship with AIS 140 pre-fitted

2020

Bihar RTO begins issuing notices for retrofit compliance to existing fleet

2021

State transport integrates AIS 140 telematics across its fleet

2023

Bihar introduces stricter enforcement; permit renewal linked to AIS 140 compliance

2025

Full enforcement: zero-tolerance for non-compliant commercial vehicles

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about AIS 140 in Bihar

Which vehicles require AIS 140 GPS in Bihar?

All commercial vehicles operating under a Bihar RTO permit — including state transport buses, school buses, contract carriages, taxis, goods vehicles, and ambulances — must have an AIS 140 certified GPS device installed.

Who enforces AIS 140 compliance in Bihar?

The Bihar Transport Department and regional RTOs enforce AIS 140 compliance. State transport corporations have their own control rooms that integrate live data from AIS 140 devices.

What data does the AIS 140 device transmit?

The device transmits real-time GPS coordinates, speed, direction, ignition status, and emergency/panic button alerts to the MoRTH VAHAN server and the Bihar state monitoring portal.

Is there a deadline for fitting AIS 140 in existing vehicles in Bihar?

All new commercial vehicles leaving the factory after the mandated date must have AIS 140 devices. Existing fleet vehicles must retrofit before fitness certificate renewal is issued. RTOs have been actively enforcing this requirement.

How does Dhundhoo support Bihar fleet operators?

Dhundhoo provides ARAI-certified AIS 140 devices with installation support across Bihar. Our platform integrates with VAHAN and provides live fleet dashboards in addition to government compliance reporting.

Ready to Get Compliant?

Dhundhoo's ARAI-certified AIS 140 devices ensure your fleet stays compliant across Bihar