[djoldman]

TIL:

> eCall was made mandatory in all new cars approved for manufacture within the European Union as of April 2018.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ECall

[barrkel]

It's one thing for something to be mandatory original equipment, it's another for them to be necessary for passing an inspection (MOT / roadworthiness certificates). It's not mandatory in many countries, AFAIK.

[sigio]

it is in the UK, if the car comes with the feature, it must function. A warning light on the dash is enough to invalidate the roadworthiness.