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From July 2024, the ISA speed assistant will be mandatory in all new cars.
The EU wants to ensure more security.
But the system can be tricked.
Even though autonomous driving is still largely a dream of the future, driving assistants are already making our lives easier today.
While some have to be booked as an option, others are now mandatory.
This also applies to the intelligent speed assistant (Intelligent Speed Assistance/ISA).
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Speed assistant ISA will be mandatory in July: How does the system work?
The system will be mandatory in all new cars in the European Union (EU) from July 7, 2024.
It warns the driver of excessive speed and is intended to ensure greater safety on the road.
Unlike some driving aids, the ISA cannot be switched off permanently.
The assistant has been mandatory for newer vehicle types since July 2022.
From July, a black box will also be mandatory in all new cars.
If the car detects a speed limit, the ISA adjusts the speed.
(Symbolic image) © Volkswagen
But how does the system work?
Thanks to traffic sign recognition via camera or GPS positioning (including comparison with current maps), the ISA always knows what speed is currently permitted.
Together with the cruise control and speed limiter, the driving assistant can adjust the speed.
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If the vehicle is too fast, ISA reduces engine power and gently brakes it until the permitted speed is reached.
If you still want to drive faster, you can do so by stepping on the gas or deactivating the system in the settings before each trip.
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With this significant intervention in vehicle control, the EU hopes to reduce the number of traffic accident victims by 20 percent at the European level.
Even if some drivers don't like the system, they can benefit from it.
As
T-Online
writes, assistance systems that increase driving safety can sometimes lead to low insurance premiums.