What would a new year be without new automotive standards? Rest assured, 2024 will bring a lot of new things, and among the anthology of new things that await us on the roads in terms of radars and regulations, there is one that has almost gone unnoticed and which, however, will apply to all new cars sold in Europe.
This new regulation, it is a commitment to install intelligent speed limiters on all new vehicles. This decision is obviously aimed at increasing road safety and reducing road deaths.
What is the so-called “intelligent” speed limiter?
In general, most new mid-range and high-end cars are now equipped with intelligent cruise control. This device integrates a camera, sometimes connected to the car’s GPS. This camera analyzes road signs to determine the speed limit on the road. If the driver exceeds the set limit, the system intervenes, encouraging him to slow down. Initially, the notification is issued through a flash on the instrument panel.
In the absence of a driver reaction, the system can act autonomously, reducing engine power and applying some resistance to the accelerator pedal. In certain situations, this system can seem risky, 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 function in the settings. However, like Start&Stop, it will need to be deactivated every time you restart.
Will it really make a difference?
In reality, this should not change much because manufacturers have the freedom to choose how to apply this obligation and can simply choose sound and visual notification of speeding. And this decision is taken today by most brands.
It’s an alert that can be turned off every time you start driving, which doesn’t actually limit the driver’s ability to exceed the speed limit.
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Source: Auto Plus
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