Do you think there are still not enough regulations in the automotive industry? Wait until 2024! Among the anthology of new developments awaiting us on the roads in terms of radars, regulations and even obligations, there is one that has almost gone unnoticed.

As of January 2024 new regulations will require smart speed limiters to be installed on all new cars. So, any buyer looking to buy a new car in the coming weeks can expect it to be equipped with this device. This solution is obviously intended increasing road safety and reducing road deaths.

What is an “intelligent” speed limiter?

But how is it characterized? In general, most new mid-range and high-end cars today are equipped with an intelligent speed limiter. This is a system that combines a camera “connected” to the car’s GPS.

The camera analyzes road signs to determine the speed limit on the road. If the detected limit is exceeded, the system intervenes, encouraging the driver to reduce speed. First, a notification is issued in the form of a flash on the instrument panel.

If the driver does not react, the system can act autonomously, reducing engine power and applying something like counter-thrust to the accelerator pedal. In certain situations, this system can seem quite dangerous to us, so the driver retains the opportunity to regain control of the acceleration by pressing hard on the pedal.

Like most driver assistance systems, the driver can disable this system in the settings. On the other hand, as with the Start&Stop function, you will have to remember to deactivate it every time you start.

Another mandatory aid will arrive in 2024

In 2024, other driver aids will also be mandatory. Among them will be a warning about fatigue and inattention, as well as assistance in keeping the traffic lane. At Auto Plus, we have the opportunity to test these systems year-round on new products entering the market, and given the effectiveness of some of these technologies on certain vehicles, we are a bit skeptical about their mandatory nature.

Aside from a fatigue warning that doesn’t tell the difference between a simple squint and fatigue, or even a lane-keeping assist that can get (very) aggressive, some drivers will no doubt regret this avalanche of new technology in their new car.

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