New safety features from 2022 and 2024

Delvey

Doesn't necessarily mean they will be turned on

IronGiant

I skim read the link, but I think it said they should be implemented in such a way as to encourage their use.  Which may well mean that they can be switched off in software.

Over by there

ETSC welcomes provisional deal on new vehicle safety standards | ETSC
Black box fitted as well. The EU is arguing that the EU is suffering from speed, the UK, the figures are lower for accidents.

Limiters and black boxes, insurance companies will have fun with that.

radar2018

My last 3 cars have had speed limiters,now the GPS knows how fast I am going when speed limiter is not engaged, so it would be a simple matter for GPS to apply speed limiter in speed restricted areas with instructions from satellites.
The problem I see is new cars would be restricted while old cars would not.

Over by there

In the UK speed is not such the issue they make it to be, the best thing that policy provides is the assisted braking for collisions.

radar2018

While I agree that speed is not really such a problem on motorways etc, the problem is people in 30 mph zones who should have got out of bed 5 minutes earlier.

stblob

Most of this technology has been available as options on premium vehicles for years.
Just means that it will standard equipment even on a Fiesta.
As for slowing down automatically, now that would scare the pants off me.
I think it should be down to education, ie: My neighbour across the road been caught at 47 Mph in a 30 zone. He already has 12 points!! Guess he hasn't learn his lesson, take him of the road permanently.

IronGiant

I wonder what it will be based on?  SatNav databases are often way out, even if regularly updated.

gibbsy

The new system will be fitted to all new cars irrespective of whether we leave the EU or not. Apparently you will be able to over-ride it with a heavy press of the loud pedal.

Over by there

That will not change. And where a limit is say 60, but 40 would be a better speed for conditions, you can still get tail gated by the late risers.