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He has warned the new driving law will “cost everybody more money” with motorists set to be hit hardest. Mr Freeman warned added costs for speed limiters were unlikely to be subsidised meaning costs would be passed onto ordinary drivers.
A new rule from the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) will see all new cars fitted with mandatory speed limiters.
The tools will use sign recognition cameras and GPS data to restrict drivers from accelerating past speed limits.
Only new cars will be affected from July 2022 but models on the market prior to that date will need tools fitted by May 2024.
Speaking to Express.co.uk, Mr Freeman has warned motorists in the UK would soon see the “cost implications” of the rule change.
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“That cost is obviously going to be passed onto the motorist.
“It’s not going to be subsidised by anybody.”
Mr Freeman also warned the changes could set back the economy at a crucial stage as businesses try and recover from the pandemic.
He said roads were already “far too congested” and drivers were travelling “far too slowly”.
Meanwhile, manufacturers prefer to have a similar set of rules to follow to allow for easy trade between both sides of the Channel.
However, Confused.com has previously warned the new technology could see the cost of car insurance fall.
They predict fewer claims will be made as drivers will be taking less risk travelling at lower speeds.
If claims dramatically drop, they warn the cost of insuring vehicles will likely be reduced.
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