UK Mandates 18 New Car Safety Features | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

The UK is set to mandate 18 new safety features in all new cars, including automatic braking for pedestrians and speed control systems, aiming to slash road deaths and injuries. After stalled progress in crash reduction, officials are pushing tech-driven safety upgrades to protect everyone on the road — especially cyclists — aligning with European standards. While some question real-world reliability, especially in rural or adverse conditions, support remains strong from safety advocates who say drivers already value these features. Alcohol interlock devices remain optional for now, but this…