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Japan Mandates Safety Tech for Elderly Drivers by 2028

6/21/2025

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Japan is taking significant steps to enhance road safety for elderly drivers after alarming cases of pedal mix-ups. By September 2028, every new automatic vehicle will be required to include a system that prevents accidental acceleration. Additionally, recent recalls due to software glitches underscore the urgent need for better vehicle safety measures as the population ages.

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Story summary

Japan is taking significant steps to enhance road safety for elderly drivers after alarming cases of pedal mix-ups. By September 2028, every new automatic vehicle will be required to include a system that prevents accidental acceleration. Additionally, recent recalls due to software glitches underscore the urgent need for better vehicle safety measures as the population ages.