EU Mandates In-Cabin Monitoring to Detect Driver Inattention, Starting July 2026

Every new car sold in the EU must have driver distraction warning systems by July 7, 2026. These systems use cabin cameras to monitor gaze and eyelid behavior, alerting drivers when attention lapses. The regulation, part of a broader safety mandate, is projected to prevent over 25,000 deaths by 2038. Automakers face a sales ban if they miss the deadline.