Going on the road is far from trivial. And not for nothing risk of an accident still remains very present. That is why manufacturers are working to offer even more effective means of assisting the driver.

New mandatory assistance

These include blind spot detection, adaptive cruise control and even semi-autonomous driving, but there are many others. In any case, they are now present on more and more new cars to make driving safer. But the European Union wants to go even further. Thus, July 7, 2024 will be a significant turning point for mobility in Europe. Indeed, the second stage of EU Regulation 2019/2144, which concerns the requirements for the approval of motor vehicles, will enter into force. But what exactly is it? Don’t panic, we’ll explain everything to you! In fact, this norm imposes a number driver assistance systems (ADAS) is mandatory for the approval of new vehicles. This event is crucial because it could lead to the disappearance from the price lists of some models that have been a great commercial success, including one of the most popular city cars in France and the rest of the European Union.

Basic help this summer

Regulation 2019/2144 has already entered into force from July 2022, making the installation of these systems mandatory for obtaining a permit. All cars are presented in Europe from July 2022 therefore already equipped with these mandatory devices. Vehicles approved before July 2022 have a two-year compliance period, which ends on July 7. From this date, it will no longer be possible to approve vehicles that are not equipped with the necessary technical equipment, regardless of the date on which the vehicle received European approval. Mandatory systems, as summarized on the official page of the regulation, include intelligent speed adaptation, an interface that allows you to install breathalyzer type immobilizer or even a driver inattention and fatigue warning device. You will also need an accurate tire pressure monitoring system, as well as an event data recorder.

In addition, cars and vans must be equipped with additional advanced safety features, including emergency braking systems that can detect vehicles ahead.