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New cars to be fitted with black box from 2022 onwards

05 Apr 2019
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Starting in 2022, all new cars entering the European market must be equipped with a black box.

Additional safety features

The European Commission, the European Parliament and the European Council have reached an agreement with the member states. If the European Parliament and European Council formally agree, all new cars will have a set of mandatory systems from 2022.

In addition to a data recorder (black box), a number of other systems should be incorporated by manufacturers. An emergency braking system, reversing camera, fatigue alert system and technology to stay in the lane are examples of systems that should make cars safer. The goal of these measures is to reduce traffic fatalities and victims with serious injuries. It will also reduce the claims burden on insurers on auto insurance.

According to the EU Commissioner for Industry, nine out of ten traffic accidents are the result of human error. Because of this, action can and should be taken to change this. These new advanced safety features could have the same impact as when seat belts were first introduced.

Some of the mandatory safety features are already in most expensive cars. Starting in 2022, all cars must be equipped with these features.

For trucks and buses, "direct vision" technology should eliminate blind spots. This technology should protect vulnerable road users. Blind spots on both sides and at the front should virtually disappear.

Good insurance

Insurers favor the new mandatory safety features. The black box in particular adds value for insurers. This data recorder can collect data on what preceded an accident. Last year, the Association argued that the vehicle identification number should also be stored in the black box. However, the European directive does not go that far.

Everyone can contribute to road safety. It is important that you obey traffic rules, always wear a seat belt and do not drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. In addition, it is a good idea not to drive for too long in a row or to drive when you are overtired.

In addition to getting a good car insurance policy, insurers also contribute to increasing road safety. Thus, in addition to the standard coverage, you can choose additional coverages. Additional car insurance coverages are the accident passenger insurance and the damage passenger insurance.
In addition, it may be the case, for example, that the benefit of the occupant insurance is reduced or that nothing is even paid out if the car seat belt is not worn.

Earlier this year, we also wrote a blog about mandatory safety features from 2022 in new cars.

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