General Safety Regulation (GSR2)
The new General Safety Regulations (GSR 2) applies to new vehicles, first registered after the 7th July 2024. It introduces a number of new mandatory safety features on newly manufactured vehicles. The GSR regulations, EU 2019/2144 (Annex II), apply to motor vehicles, their trailers, systems, components, and separate technical units.
The new GSR regulations represent a significant advancement in driver safety.
New Vehicle Safety Technologies
Car Safety Technology
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) vehicle safety videos and vehicle safety systems explain some of these new car safety technologies and how new car safety technologies have been designed to help keep you and others safe.
Vehicle Safety Systems
The primary aim of GSR2 safety features on newly manufactured vehicles from July 7, 2024 is to reduce collisions by providing driver assistance systems to help protect the occupants of the vehicle, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.
See the technologies below as outlined by the RSA to learn more.
Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB)
AEB is a system that monitors the road ahead, alerting the driver if a potential collision is about to occur. The system also automatically applies the brakes if the driver fails to brake in an emergency.
Applies to M1 and N1
Alcohol Interlock Installation Facilitation (AIIF)
An alcohol interlock installation facilitation system makes it easier to fit aftermarket alcohol interlock devices in motor vehicles.
Applies to M1, M2, M3, N1, N2 and N3
Blind Spot Information Systems (BSIS)
Before a bus or truck makes a turn, a proximity sensor detects any cyclists that enter the critical blind spot area of the vehicle or to the front of the vehicle. If they do, the driver is alerted.
Applies to M2, M3, N2 and N3 vehicles
Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning (DDAW)
Driver Drowsiness and Attention Warning (DDAW) systems are systems that detect how tired the driver is and advises the driver to take a break when required.
Applies to M1, M2, M3, N1, N2 and N3
Emergency Lane-Keeping System (ELKS)
Assists the driver in keeping a safe position within the lane or road boundary, at least when a lane departure occurs or is about to occur and a collision might be imminent.
Applies to M1 and N1
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
When the brakes are forcefully applied, the rear indicator lights will flash together, alerting following vehicles. This system operates above speeds of 50 km/h.
Applies to M1, M2, M3, N1, N2 and N3
Event data recorder (EDR)
EDRs record and store a range of vehicle data shortly before, during and immediately after a road traffic collision.
Applies to M1 and N1
Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA)
ISA is a system to aid the driver in maintaining the appropriate speed for the road environment by providing dedicated and appropriate feedback to the driver. The ISA has a high potential to reduce casualty numbers considerably.
Applies to M1, M2, M3, N1, N2 and N3
Moving Off Information System (MOIS)
When a bus or truck either prepares to move off from a stationary position or travels forward at low-speeds, a proximity sensor detects pedestrians or cyclists when they enter the critical blind spot area of the vehicle or to the front of the vehicle.
Applies to M2, M3, N2 and N3
Reversing Detection Systems (RD)
This system makes the driver aware of people and objects at the rear of the vehicle with the primary aim of avoiding collisions when reversing.
Applies to M1, M2, M3, N1, N2 and N3
Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS)
This system monitors the air pressure of the vehicle’s tyres and provides feedback in real time to the driver. This technology can prevent incidents caused by under-inflated tyres.
TPMS already applies to cars. M1, M2, M3, N1, N2 and N3