[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/intelligent-speed-limiting-to-be-introduced-for-uk-cars\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/intelligent-speed-limiting-to-be-introduced-for-uk-cars\/","headline":"Intelligent speed limiting to be introduced for UK cars","name":"Intelligent speed limiting to be introduced for UK cars","description":"Recently, we reported on Volvo plans to limit the top speed of their cars to 112mph. Always the innovators for safety, Volvo has seemingly just jumped the gun on a wider adoption of such safety measures. From 2022 the UK looks set to adopt mandatory speed limiting measures as part of a provisional change in rules to be adopted across Europe. This will only apply to new cars of course, and Brexit will have no effect on the outcome of […]","datePublished":"2019-04-09","dateModified":"2019-04-10","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/#Person","name":"Isabelle Lawrence","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/isabelle-lawrence\/","identifier":30,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/8d331506e3c530b5ec4930c30a01ed8cc29b0537227573ae5da98f559e681401?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Intelligent-Speed-Limiting-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Intelligent-Speed-Limiting-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/intelligent-speed-limiting-to-be-introduced-for-uk-cars\/","about":["BLOG","Cars","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":620,"keywords":["Intelligent speed limiting","speed limiting","speeding"],"articleBody":"Recently, we reported on Volvo plans to limit the top speed of their cars to 112mph.Always the innovators for safety, Volvo has seemingly justjumped the gun on a wider adoption of such safety measures. From 2022 the UKlooks set to adopt mandatory speed limiting measures as part of a provisionalchange in rules to be adopted across Europe. This will only apply to new carsof course, and Brexit will have no effect on the outcome of this plan eitherway.A landmark day, the road charity Brake called it, while the AA spread a little caution on any blanket enthusiasm suggesting that extra speed was often an aid to safe overtaking in many circumstances.We\u2019ve seen a steep rise in the graph over the past few yearswhen it comes to tech that was once regarded as a luxury option on high-endcars being adopted by manufacturers as standard.But while the likes of ABS can be an aid in correcting a car about to lose control, most accidents are still caused by human error according to EU Commissioner Elzbieta Bienkowska. Such technology as speed limiting is an attempt to stop drivers putting themselves in a position where they may potentially lose control.There are opposing voices to Intelligent Speed Assistant(ISA) though, with objections that range from the worry that safe overtakingwill be compromised, to the ubiquitous criticism that it\u2019s all a bit \u2018bigbrother\u2019.A concern that sign recognition tech is not quite up toscratch has also been raised.How It WorksGPS will transmit the speed limit data to the car\u2019s on-boardcomputer informing of the correct speed for the particular road the car isdriving on at that particular time.A camera that recognises and reads speed limit signs could also be implemented. And in answer to the AA\u2019s concerns about overtaking, the driver can potentially override ISA by pushing down on the accelerator in situations where it might be required to do so \u2013 this ability to override will work temporarily.ICuriously, a basic on\/off ISA system switch has been suggested too, with the car defaulting to \u2018on\u2019 each time the engine is started up. I can\u2019t quite see why such a switch would be included if speed limiting tech is to become mandatory, though it\u2019s not unfeasible to think that each country will be able to apply its own type approval regarding this.Another aspect of this change is that cars will also be fitted with data recorders, rather like aircraft black boxes. I can already hear the cries of \u2018big brother\u2019 again but such things should be seen as positive too, potentially proving a driver\u2019s innocence in certain situations.In many respects, \u2018big brother\u2019 is actually ratherappropriate. You can interpret this tech as a change that will watch over youand remind you to obey the law. Speeding is an area of the law that many feelis OK to ignore without any stigma attached.Will this change the intrinsic behaviour of so many? That old adage that we\u2019d all drive more carefully if the car had a spike in the centre of the steering wheel (a Tullock Spike) rather than making drivers feels safer with a seatbelt on, and possibly then behaving less cautiously, could arguably be applied here as well.Just how much control should technology be able to wrestlefrom a driver? A sobering thought to end on is that studies by the NHTSA in theUSA and ROSPA in the UK found that 94-95 per cent of all car accidents arecaused by human error.Images: bbc.co.uk, petrolprices.com, thesun.co.uk"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Intelligent speed limiting to be introduced for UK cars","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/intelligent-speed-limiting-to-be-introduced-for-uk-cars\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]