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UK Government to mandate 18 vehicle safety technologies
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed plans to mandate 18 advanced vehicle safety technologies under the government's Road Safety Strategy. These technologies include emergency braking for pedestrians and cyclists, advanced distraction warnings, drowsiness and attention warnings, and intelligent speed assistance. Implementation will be staggered, with new GB vehicle types required to meet standards 12 months after legislation, while timelines for specific systems like event data recorders will be longer.
In a separate move within the safety strategy, the government is considering mandatory eye and cognitive tests for drivers aged 70 and over to replace the current self-certification system. This proposal follows reports of fatal crashes involving elderly drivers with vision impairments.
Meanwhile, new data from BookMyGarage indicates a shift in driver behavior regarding MOT compliance. There has been a 60% year-on-year increase in overdue MOT bookings, and the proportion of drivers booking at least four weeks in advance has dropped from 59.3% to 38.1%. Additionally, 26% of motorists now book next-day appointments after 10 p.m.
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Andy Burnham · BookMyGarage · DVLA · Department for Transport · UK Government · UK drivers aged over 70 · United Kingdom
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Department for Transport will mandate 18 vehicle safety technologies for new cars in the UK. www.birminghammail.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The share of drivers booking MOTs at least four weeks before expiry fell from 59.3% to 38.1% over the past year. www.birminghammail.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 17.74% of MOT bookings were for vehicles already overdue or became overdue by the appointment date. www.birminghammail.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 18 technologies include advanced distraction warning, blind‑spot information, drowsiness and attention warning, direct vision and emergency braking for cyclists, pedestrians and vehicles, and an e www.birminghammail.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Implementation dates will be staggered, with requirements for new GB vehicle types applying 12 months after legislation and longer timelines for DIV and EDR systems. www.birminghammail.co.uk
- [● 2 SOURCES] The government is considering mandatory eye and cognitive tests for drivers aged 70 and over. www.dailystar.co.uk · www.examinerlive.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] 26% of motorists book MOT appointments after 10 p.m. for the next‑day slot. www.birminghammail.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A consultation on the Road Safety Strategy showed a 60% year‑on‑year increase in overdue MOT bookings. www.birminghammail.co.uk