New EU Cars Must Now Watch The Driver

From 7 July 2026, every newly manufactured passenger car and van sold in the European Union must include a new generation of advanced safety systems, including technology that monitors whether drivers are paying attention to the road, marking another significant step towards vehicles that actively watch over both their occupants and everyone around them.

The Next Stage Of Smarter Vehicle Safety

The changes form part of the second phase of the EU's General Safety Regulation, which has gradually introduced advanced driver assistance systems as mandatory equipment rather than optional extras.