The law signed today (here it is) From July 2024, it has imposed on all new car models introduced on the European market a technology of Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA).
What does “anti-speed” technology consist of?
ISA uses the vehicle's cameras, map data, and deep learning (among other technologies) to ensure the car doesn't go too fast. It can warn the driver in various ways and reduce the vehicle's speed to bring it back within limits.
According to information provided by the European Commission, speeding “causes about 30% of fatal collisions” and the ISA is intended to reduce the number of accidents related to speeding.
Un test program called PROSPER calculated the reductions in accidents in six countries and predicted that Free implementation of ISA by automakers could reduce fatalities by between 19 and 28 percent, depending on the country. However, Europe has not chosen a “market-driven” scenario. Imposing this technology would reduce casualties between 26 and 50%.
How will it work in practice?
In terms of practical operation, ISA technology offers drivers several feedback options when accelerating: an audible warning, a vibration warning, tactile feedback through the accelerator pedal and finally cruise control, where the vehicle speed is “gently” decreased.
If this seems too invasive, don't worry. Why? Car manufacturers will be “free to choose” between these options, and the driver will be able to override all these measures. For example, if the car automatically reduces speed, the driver will be able to accelerate by “pressing the accelerator pedal a little harder”.
Furthermore, the driver will be able to disable the system completely if it becomes too annoying. This at least for the moment. As culture and society change, the system will be revised to integrate seamlessly with vehicles (and our driving habits).
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