ItalyStarting on July 7th, all new vehicles registered in the European Union must be equipped with the 'Emergency Stop Signal' (ESS) system. This technology activates during sudden emergency braking, flashing lights to alert drivers behind and reduce rear-end collisions. The ESS works by detecting abrupt deceleration over 50 km/h and using onboard sensors to trigger rapid light flashes, leveraging human visual response to improve reaction times. Existing vehicle owners are not required to retrofit their cars, as the update will naturally occur with vehicle aging.
Lectura del sesgo (Centro): The article presents factual information about an EU regulation without overtly favoring any political ideology. It explains the technical aspects of the Emergency Stop Signal and its safety benefits without taking a partisan stance. While the regulation has political implications due to its EU-wide
