New speed limiter rules were adopted by the EU in 2024 (Image: Getty)
New cars sold in the UK will likely be following a crucial directive years on from Brexit.
From 7 July, 2024, all new vehicles sold in the EU must be fitted with an
According to the 2019/2044 regulation by the European Commission, any unregistered used car also has to be retrofitted with a speed limiter.
Since leaving the EU, the regulation only legally applies to Northern Ireland under the terms of the Brexit agreement.
Vehicles produced in Great Britain do not need to follow the new law but installed regardless.
ISA speed limiter tools are fitted on many cars in the UK (Image: Getty)
have previously claimed making separate models for the UK market was unlikely as a result of added costs.
They explained: “While it’s not currently mandated that cars sold in the UK have to be fitted with Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) systems, we’d be surprised if manufacturers deliberately excluded the feature from those they sell in the UK as it would add unnecessary cost to production.”
ISAs can take many forms from and restrict engine power.
However, once road users exceed the threshold while allowing motorists to retain control.
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This adaptation of the rules is more common with top brands already adopting the technology.
manufacturers such as “Citroen, Ford, Honda, Jaguar, Peugeot, Renault and Volvo” all have ISA’s in their vehicles.
The EU legislation also requires new vehicles to have a range of extra safety tech installed.
, this includes Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB), Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning (DDAW), and Emergency Lane Keeping Systems (ELKS).
Yousif Al Ani, principal engineer at Thatcham Research has previously warned many vehicles already have this tech in the UK with the country at risk of “falling behind”.
He commented: “The UK is yet to sign up to GSR2 which vehicle manufacturers will adhere to across Europe.
“The technology mandated by this directive is already found in most new cars and the UK could be at risk of falling behind in automotive safety by not adopting it.”