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From 7 July 2026, a new European Union regulation will make it mandatory to install Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW) systems in all new vehicles registered in the EU, including passenger cars, vans, trucks and buses.
According to the General Vehicle Safety Regulation (GSR Regulation, EU) 2019/2144), these systems will use internal cameras to monitor the driver's eye movement, head position, gaze direction and levels of attention. The main aim is to detect in real time distraction (e.g. when the driver looks away from the road for many seconds) or drowsiness, and provide visual, acoustic or vibration warnings to bring the driver's attention back to the road.
???????? From July 2026, a new EU regulation will require all new cars to include driver-surveillance systems (ADDW), using interior cameras to track eye movement, head position and attention levels to detect "distraction or drowsiness."
— Europa.com (@europa) April 30, 2026
The systems are designed for in-car safety... pic.twitter.com/TM6dmGDKki
Similar systems for detecting drowsiness (Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning – DDAW) have been gradually introduced from 2022-2024, while ADDW became mandatory for new vehicle models from July 2024. From July 2026, the rule will be fully implemented for all new cars entering the market.
The European Commission sees this as an important step to reduce road accidents, as driver distraction and drowsiness are among the main causes of fatal accidents. The systems are mainly based on cameras that analyze driver behavior without permanently storing video or personal data, but focus on immediate warning.
Vehicle manufacturers are already integrating the relevant technology, but there is also debate: some drivers see it as an invasion of privacy, while others welcome it as a safety measure. The rule only applies to new cars registered after the entry into force date; existing cars are not directly affected.
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