Japan to Require In-Car Systems That Detect Distracted, Drowsy Drivers

Tokyo, Aug. 24 (Jiji Press)--Japan's transport ministry plans to require both Japan-made and imported vehicles to be equipped with a system to detect when drivers are distracted or fall asleep behind the wheel, ministry officials said Monday. The ministry plans to revise an ordinance in September to apply the new requirement to new models starting 2031 and existing models in 2033. Such d...

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