EU Makes It Compulsory For All New Cars To Have Anti-Speeding Tech By 2024

As part of the European Union’s new General Vehicle Safety Regulation, all new cars sold on the continent will be required to include anti-speeding technology, also known as intelligent speed assistance (ISA), by July 2024. 

In short, the ISA system will work in tandem with the driver, rather than restricting his or her movement while in the car.

It will provide four options of feedback, two which are warnings in the form of a delayed acoustic or vibrating alert, one that pushes the driver’s foot back when it senses the vehicle has gone over the speed limit, and a control function in which the acceleration will be automatically reduced.

According to the European Commission’s Road Safety Charter, all feedback can be overridden by the driver at any point, allowing them to always be in control of the vehicle. This could come in handy if the system falsely identifies a problem, or as Autocar noted, was “slow to respond” to a speed limit. 

“The roll out of ISA is a huge step forward for road safety and has the potential to dramatically reduce road traffic injuries and fatalities,” said the document. 

“Car manufacturers now have the opportunity to maximize the potential ISA presents for creating safer roads for all.” 

[via Engadget and European Road Safety Charter, cover image via Disqdr | Dreamstime.com]