Mandatory in-car technology 'letting down drivers' as dangerous mistakes prompt new safety rules

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New cars fitted with mandatory speed assistance technology are failing motorists in everyday driving, according to new research from Thatcham Research.The automotive safety organisation found that Intelligent Speed Assist (ISA) systems, which became compulsory on all new cars sold in the UK and EU from July 2024, are passing official approval tests despite making mistakes on real roads.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The technology was introduced to improve road safety and help reduce collisions, but Thatcham Research warned drivers could lose confidence in the system if it continues to make errors.The organisation explained that the problem is the way regulators measure the performance of speed limiters in vehicles.

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