Starting July 7, 2024, new rules will come into effect requiring all newly registered vehicles to be equipped with advanced driver assistance systems. An important innovation is the Intelligent Speed Assistance System (ISA), also known as speed warning, which monitors speed and warns you if you exceed the speed limit.
Speed warning devices will be mandatory on all new vehicles starting in July
ISA will be mandatory on all new cars and will provide visual or audible warnings in the event of speeding. It can also slightly reduce acceleration by lifting or vibrating the accelerator pedal. However, it does not automatically brake or actively limit speed, so you remain in control and responsible.
Regulation EU 2021/1958, which came into force in July 2022, requires all new vehicle models in the European Union (EU) to be equipped with a speed warning. It is a central component of the regulation because it is considered a particularly effective measure to prevent accidents. Respecting speed limits reduces the risk of accidents and makes driving safer. The EU aims to implement the technology across the board to make roads safer for all users.
From July 1, 2024, EU Regulation 2021/1958 will be even stricter. From now on, it no longer only applies to new vehicle models, but also to all newly registered vehicles in the EU.
New cars must also include these systems
In addition to the speed warning, new vehicles must have other systems. A black box, also called an event data recorder (EDR), records data such as speed and braking during accidents and helps in accident analysis. This information remains local and anonymous unless it is needed for accident investigations.
The emergency brake assist detects the risk of collision and brakes the vehicle autonomously to prevent or reduce accidents. An emergency brake light warns vehicles behind of sudden braking to prevent rear-end collisions. Fatigue Alert monitors signs of fatigue and provides alerts to encourage breaks.
Source: EU Regulation 2021/1958
By Philipp Rall