{"id":5167,"date":"2019-08-30T15:16:11","date_gmt":"2019-08-30T07:16:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/avlview.com\/gps-tracking-blog\/?p=5167"},"modified":"2024-03-20T04:48:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T04:48:34","slug":"ais-140-guidelines-for-school-bus-transport-in-kerala-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/avlview.com\/gps-tracking-blog\/ais-140-guidelines-for-school-bus-transport-in-kerala-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"AIS 140 guidelines for School bus transport in Kerala (2019)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you planning to install AIS 140 compliant GPS Tracking device<\/a> in your school or college bus plying in Kerala?<\/p>\n

If yes, let me share some guidelines for you to follow.<\/p>\n

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G1. The Govt. mandate is to equip AIS 140 GPS device in all school buses<\/h2>\n

In Kerala, Kerala Motor Vehicles Department (KMVD) has made it mandatory to install Vehicle Location Tracking (VLT) devices (GPS tracking), meeting AIS 140 standard, in all commercial vehicles across the state.<\/p>\n

In the first phase of KMVD\u2019s implementation plan, all educational Institution buses in Kerala<\/a> are mandated to fit with Kerala mvd GPS tracking system.<\/p>\n

As a vehicle owner, you may approach franchisees of any of the approved Vendors empanelled with KMVD for purchasing an AIS 140 compliant GPS vehicle tracking device.<\/p>\n

Navi-Track 257<\/b> is one of the VLTs empanelled by KMVD.<\/p>\n

\"NAVI<\/p>\n

This robust VLT device has an installed base of over 4300 units in north of Kerala alone. And it is trusted by more than 480 schools & colleges in the region.<\/p>\n

Please get in touch with us<\/a> to install school bus tracking system in Kerala.<\/p>\n

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G2. VLT device must communicate over multi-profile embedded sim (eSIM)<\/h2>\n

As per the Automotive Research Association of India<\/a> (ARAI) specifications, the AIS 140 device is required to have an inbuilt embedded GSM chip (eSIM).<\/p>\n

It should have GSM data coverage from multiple cellular network service providers.<\/p>\n

The objective behind KMVD making it mandatory to install a CDAC approved GPS device<\/a> in a school bus is to ensure the safety and security of the kids or passengers.<\/p>\n

If a vehicle, installed with a govt. approved GPS device, ply on a route in an area where there is no sufficient GSM network coverage, it should automatically switch to the next available telecom network service provider that has the GSM coverage.<\/p>\n

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G3. School bus must have emergency push buttons (SOS)<\/h2>\n

Push buttons (SOS) or panic buttons are an important part of AIS140 implementation.These buttons should be fitted in the vertical pillars of the vehicle so that they are easily accessible to the passengers.<\/p>\n

In the event of an emergency, the passenger or driver can press the panic button to inform the control room about the emergency situation.<\/p>\n

The VLT device is configured to send such emergency alerts to the Police control room. The vehicle owner may get alerted on the incident as well.<\/p>\n

\"Emergency<\/p>\n

NOTE – These Panic buttons should only be pressed in case of an emergency. Misuse will lead to imposition of penalty.<\/b><\/p>\n

In the event of any misuse by kids or passengers, please inform the vendor immediately.<\/p>\n

If any repair or maintenance is required for which the panic button needs to be removed, then immediately before the removal, inform the vendor and request them to register a complaint with KMVD over Suraksha Mitr portal<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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G4. A Buzzer should be installed inside the driver\u2019s cabin<\/h2>\n

There are two purposes behind fitting a buzzer.<\/p>\n

1. In emergencies, the buzzer alerts fellow passengers and the public<\/b><\/p>\n

In cases of emergency, when students or drivers press the panic button, the buzzer triggers a loud noise for 30 minutes to alert other passengers and the public about the crisis.<\/p>\n

2. Alerts the drivers about over speeding<\/b><\/p>\n

If a vehicle crosses the speed limit set by KMVD<\/b> in each geo zone, the buzzer generates a loud noise with high frequency to alert about over speeding.<\/p>\n

NOTE – Crossing the speed limit set by KMVD in the particular geo zone may lead to the imposition of penalty<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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G5. School Bus must be linked to KMVD\u2019s Suraksha Mitr Portal<\/h2>\n

As soon as an AIS 140 Kerala VLT device is installed in a School bus, the next step is to link or tag the vehicle with KMVD. The device vendor or franchisee will help to get your vehicle tagged to KMVD\u2019s Suraksha Mitr Portal.<\/p>\n

Please read more about how a vehicle fitted with AIS 140 GPS tracking device is tagged to KMVD<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"KMVD<\/p>\n

At the end of successful completion of the tagging process, a \u2018Vehicle Tracking System Installation certificate\u2019 will be generated which will be handed over to you by your vendor.<\/p>\n

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You are required to submit the VTS Installation Certificate to Regional Transport Officer (RTO) during the routine fitness check.<\/b><\/p>\n

Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) officials would carry out vehicle inspection to verify the fitment of device and panic buttons.<\/p>\n

If found satisfactory, MVD officials would sign, seal and approve the VTS Installation Certificate, else they may reject the device.<\/p>\n

In case of rejection, you have to approach the vendor to rectify or replace the device.<\/p>\n

NOTE<\/b> – You must always keep the original VTS Installation Certificate with you.<\/p>\n

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G6. The AIS 140 device once tagged should continuously be powered on<\/h2>\n

Once the Regional Transport Office\u2019s (RTO) fitness checkup is over, and the VLT device is approved, KMVD\u2019s backend system would begin to receive live updates from the vehicle VLT device.<\/p>\n

Never try to remove a tagged VLT device from the vehicle or remove the battery from the vehicle without prior approval.<\/p>\n

If the device is found to be faulty or if the vehicle needs some maintenance which requires disconnection of the device, then it has to be immediately conveyed to the vendor.<\/p>\n

The vendor would then register a complaint in the Suraksha Mitr portal so that unnecessary alerts are avoided.<\/p>\n

On removing the AIS 140 device or battery, VLT device would trigger an event and would alert the nearest police control room.<\/p>\n

Hence the device must not be removed from the vehicle and should be continuously powered on.<\/p>\n

Make sure the device and the panic buttons are in working condition without any failure.<\/p>\n

Tampered or non-functional device may attract a penalty.<\/b><\/p>\n

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G7. Renew yearly service contract on time<\/h2>\n

As per KMVD, the tagged devices should continue to send location data to their backend without fail.<\/p>\n

To ensure real time data updates to KMVD and to enjoy the benefit of continued maintenance of the installed VLT devices, you need to renew the yearly support services with your service provider on time.<\/b><\/p>\n

On paying a small yearly subscription fee, the service provider would issue a subscription renewal certificate<\/p>\n

On fitness test appointment day, you are required to submit the renewal certificate to the RTO or vehicle inspector.<\/b><\/p>\n

The yearly subscription renewal includes;<\/p>\n