U.S. to Mandate Advanced Automatic Braking in All New Cars by 2029

The new federal safety standards aim to reduce road fatalities and injuries, with all new passenger vehicles required to implement sophisticated automatic braking systems.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized new regulations requiring automatic emergency braking systems in all new cars and light trucks by 2029.
These systems must be capable of stopping vehicles at speeds up to 62 mph and detecting pedestrians in both daylight and darkness.
The regulation is expected to save approximately 360 lives annually and prevent over 24,000 injuries.
Industry responses vary, with some manufacturers concerned about the feasibility of meeting these new standards.
The rule also includes provisions for future regulations on heavy-duty vehicles.