Driver-Facing Cameras Now Required in New Cars Across the EU – NaturalNews.com

As of July 7, 2026, every new passenger car and van sold or first registered in the European Union must include a driver-facing infrared camera as a mandatory safety feature, according to the bloc's General Safety Regulation (2019/2144). The requirement, known as the Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) system, has been phased in since July 2024 for new vehicle types and now applies to all new vehicles entering the market, reaching tens of millions of vehicles annually, officials said [1][2]. The mandate is part of the EU's broader Vision Zero initiative, which aims to eliminate road fatalities by 2050. Thierry Breton, then the EU's internal market commissioner, stated: “The EU is a world leader in general safety rules for vehicles. We ensure that innovative technology solutions can be used to improve safety on our roads” [2]. The system is not an optional feature; it is a standard condition of vehicle ownership, according to the regulation [2]. How the Camera System Works The ADDW …