Speed limiters could be fitted to all new cars in the E.U. by 2022, and even if the U.K. Brexits it is expected the proposed rules will be adopted for British drivers, too.
Speeding kills, but even though speed limiting technology has existed for motor vehicles since the early 1900s national governments have never mandated their use. However, a new ruling by the European Parliament could result in the mandatory installation of Some cars – such as the new Ford Focus – already feature this technology, but it can be easily turned off. The proposed new rules would make sure motorists had to use ISA technology, when fitted.
to approve a range of new vehicle safety standards including automatic detection of pedestrians and cyclists, and a new direct vision standard for lorries and buses to enable drivers to have a better view of other road users around their vehicles. MEPs also voted for the installation of ISA devices on all new cars from 2022.
Many buses and trucks already feature such technology, but private motor vehicles had so far been exempt from stricter rules for “professional” drivers.“black box Event Data Recorders, which record critical information on the status of a motor vehicle in the moments before a collision.This legislation represents a major step forward for road safety in Europe, and could save 25,000 lives within fifteen years of coming into force. But it will only apply to new vehicles.
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