The Supreme Court directs the Union government to launch a pilot project that links access to fuel with a vehicle’s compliance with mandatory third-party insurance rules. The approach is intended to improve adherence to the requirement that vehicles carry valid insurance, so that accident victims can receive compensation without delays. The court also extends the period during which new vehicles must meet third-party insurance requirements: the requirement window is extended to four years for cars and six years for two-wheelers. The pilot will be supported through monitoring mechanisms that use automatic number plate recognition cameras at fuel points to check vehicle details against insurance status. If a vehicle does not have the required coverage, fuel supply would be restricted under the pilot framework. The bench’s directive is aimed at strengthening enforcement of insurance compliance by tying it to a routine activity—refueling—while the government prepares and implements the pilot project.