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EU: Mandatory Speed Limiters Likely to be Required in All New Cars

posted by chromas on Thursday March 28 2019, @04:00PM   Printer-friendly
from the two-minutes-hate dept.

An Anonymous Coward writes:

The EU is moving forward with legislation to require ISA, Intelligent Speed Assistance, in all new cars starting in 2022. This system will use GPS, map databases, and speed limit reading cameras to limit speed. Speed limiting will be accomplished by limiting engine power. Drivers can temporarily override the system by pressing down hard on the accelerator. It seems that, at least to start, the system will have an off button. Other requirements of the legislation include a system to monitor the driver for drowsiness, and inattention, as well as standard hookups for in car breathalysers. It seems the driver monitoring systems may include in car cameras pointed at the driver.

Sources:

thisismoney.co.uk
fortune.com
euractiv.com
theengineer.co.uk
gizmodo.com

Previously on Soylent: Volvo: In-Car Cameras Will Monitor Drivers and Take Action to Prevent Distracted or Impaired Driving

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  • (Score: 3, Funny) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday March 28 2019, @04:35PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Thursday March 28 2019, @04:35PM (#821393)

    Dear Citizen,
        We have registered your concerns regarding the required safety protocols associated to your motor vehicle. As such, your Attainable Safe Speed rating has been reclassified as 30 MPH.

        We recognize that your new ASS rating may be lower than you would prefer. If you feel there has been a mistake with reassessing your ASS please feel free to contact us between 10:45am and 11:15am, on the 3rd Thursday of odd numbered months. With your new ASS you may be able to reach one of our remote offices by the next available appointment in November, 2023. Leave soon and drive safe.

     
    Your Safety Is Everyone's Safety,
    B.I. Tch,
    Karma Driving Administrator

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