California may require all new cars by 2032 to alert drivers when they surpass the speed limit by at least 10 miles per hour. This takes after the European Union’s required speed limit alert.
Like other federal regulations, the requirement aims to reduce vehicle-related injuries and deaths. Speed limit alerts would be displayed similarly to how seat belt fastening warnings are displayed in cars now.
The technology, known as Intelligent Speed Assistance, uses internal data from the car and the GPS to compare posted speed limits with the vehicle’s current speed.
Despite this being a California bill, its passing would likely impact cars across America. With over 39 million residents, California has a significant impact on the country as a whole. Car manufacturers would likely instill the speed limit alert for cars in all states.
In a tight vote, the bill passed through the Senate last Tuesday, May 21. However, it still has quite a way to go.
