Mandating Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) in Cars in the EU and Northern Ireland

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Starting July 6, 2024, all new cars and trucks sold in the European Union and Northern Ireland will be mandated to have safety technology known as intelligent speed assistance (ISA) that alerts drivers when they are speeding and can even slow the vehicle down to prevent crashes.

Key Points

  • Starting July 6, 2024, all new cars and trucks sold in the EU and Northern Ireland must have ISA technology.
  • ISA uses a camera and GPS data to alert drivers when they are speeding and can automatically slow the vehicle down if necessary.
  • European Transport Safety Council estimates that ISA can reduce collisions by 30% and deaths by 20%.

Pros

  • ISA technology can reduce collisions by 30% and deaths by 20% according to the European Transport Safety Council.
  • ISA can help drivers avoid speeding tickets and decrease injuries caused by vehicle crashes.

Cons

  • The United Kingdom has chosen not to make ISA mandatory on its roads, giving drivers the option to activate the technology daily.