EU will require all new cars to include anti-speeding tech by 2024

Anti-speeding technology will be included in every new car sold in the European Union. The EU regulation goes into effect today, and states that all new models and types of cars that are introduced to the European market must include an instrumented safety amplifier system. The policy doesn't apply to new cars in showrooms at the moment. The EU will require a built-in anti-speeding system in all new cars by July 2024.

The roll out of the ISA is a huge step forward for road safety and has the potential to drastically reduce road traffic injuries and deaths. The European Commission stated in a press release that car manufacturers now have the chance to maximize the potential of the ISA.

The term is used to describe a whole raft of systems that can detect road speed limits. The technology can provide reminders about the speed limit, adjust cruise control to match the road's speed, or even reduce power to the motor to slow the vehicle down.

Major automakers such as Honda, Ford, Jeep and Mercedes-Benz sell vehicles with these systems in the European market. According to a projection by the EU-funded PROSPER, a scenario like this could result in between 26 and 50 percent less deaths.

The technology still isn't perfect. At one point during the test, the speed limit was set at 60 mph and the system was slow to respond.