Little-known rule to crack down on fines drivers need to know about from July

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This new update will impact a lot of cars on the road.

Starting in July, new "mandatory" speed limiters may be fitted in new cars available for sale, meaning that vehicles with the technology will automatically slow down to comply with the speed limit on the road you are driving on. This change is in line with EU driving laws, but experts have warned that it's likely to impact UK drivers because of the "heavily integrated nature of the UK and European automotive sectors."

Intelligence Speed Assistance (ISA) can be overridden by firmly pressing on your car's accelerator, but one expert warned that doing so may see you void your vehicle's warranty. Whilst you might not be keen on the ISA being installed in your car, there are some upsides: it could see you much less likely to be slapped with a fine.

The new technology would make it pretty difficult for you to drift over the speed limit without noticing, reducing your risk of penalties like fines or points on your license, the experts from Motor Match explain. "The new rules, set to take effect in July, introduce 'mandatory' speed limiters, changing how we drive on roads.

"These Intelligent Speed Assistance systems will become standard, forcing drivers to stick to speed limits automatically. For instance, ISA technology would limit you to a maximum of 70 mph as this is the national speed limit. It's important to note that while speed limiters are already present in many cars, the upcoming regulations tighten control.

"The new Intelligent Speed Assistance systems not only prevent speeding fines and contribute to fuel savings but also significantly reduce the risk of penalties. The minimum penalty for speeding currently includes a £100 fine and 3 penalty points on your licence."

The ISA would make it harder to commit a speeding offence, which the experts explain could also drastically improve road safety for everyone, with one-quarter of road fatalities being caused by speeding in the last year. "Last year, police records showed that exceeding the speed limit was a contributory factor in 20 per cent of deaths on the road. Furthermore, travelling too fast or exceeding the speed limit contributed to 25 per cent of deaths. Speed limits are set for a reason, and it's illegal to ignore them."

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