U.S. to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 years

The U.S. will mandate automatic emergency braking (AEB) in all new passenger vehicles within five years, aiming to enhance road safety significantly. This move, expected to prevent numerous collisions and reduce traffic fatalities, represents the government's first regulation of automated driving functions.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) states that the new rule will also include pedestrian detection and is projected to save lives, prevent injuries, and reduce property damage costs annually. However, the implementation timeline and technology requirements have sparked some debate regarding the adequacy and scope of the standards.