The Labour government is reportedly considering aligning UK vehicle safety laws with the EU's General Safety Regulation 2 (GSR2), which could require new cars sold in Britain to be fitted with built‑in alcohol locks (alcolocks) and event data recorders, commonly referred to as black boxes.
The Department for Transport is reportedly holding talks with car manufacturers and trade bodies on implementing the EU's rules, amid official acknowledgement that diverging standards could increase costs for vehicle production and supply, particularly affecting customers in Northern Ireland.
