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From May 2022 all new cars (and buses etc) sold in EU will be fitted with "Intelligent speed assistance (ISA)" systems. ISA meaning sign recognition or other means of detecting the legal speed limit, that limits engine power when the limit is exceeded [1, 2].

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC), the body which supports the introduction of ISAs, says the limiters would reduce collisions by 30%, and save around 25,000 lives within 15 years.

I think this is a really brave move by the EU, and a great example of use of technology to save human lives. I wonder if these kinds of "unpopular" legislations are rarely be made by local governments filled with politicians up for re-election every four years as it spells doom for chances re-election.

1. https://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/press-room/20190410IP...

2. https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/news/motoring-news/mandatory-spe...