Starting in July, DGT will require the installation of black boxes that record how you drive.

The concept of something black box on airplanes has just entered Spanish legislation introduced by the DGT. From that day July 7all newly registered vehicles must be equipped with this system, which records details of your driving when you are involved in an accident. Manufacturers will be responsible for its integration into vehicles, although drivers will feel the benefits and disadvantages.

This measure was introduced by the European Union and does not make exceptions depending on the make, type of car or powertrain. now this black box This will only be mandatory for vehicles registered after July 7th: all of the above are exempt from a posteriori integration.

The system is designed for help to find out the causes of the accidentrecording driving data and transmitting it only to the Civil Guard. That is, will not be connected to the Internet and access to it (physical) is possible only in the event of an incident.

Here’s how your future car’s black box works

This black box will go away attached somewhere on the driver’s seat, near electrical switchboard systems. Its purpose is to collect driving information and, in the event of an accident, record 30 seconds before and 5 seconds afterIt will store the information and access to it will only be possible through special software of the Civil Guard and other police services.

The recorded data allows you to create 3D accident recognition, knowing how fast you were traveling, whether you intended to turn, how the engine reacted before a collision, and more. Of course, in this data there is no place for images or audioonly switch telemetry.

And if it’s not clear, the Civil Guard You may have access to this device only to clarify the details of the accident.. Under no circumstances will it be used in police control to check previous driving records and issue fines. Essentially, a black box uses a system similar to a security camera system. who delete information to collect new information and, only in case of problems, make a general save.

At this time there is no word on when this black box will and will not be available. And even if vehicle insurers They will be able to read the reports recorded by the police and act accordingly. Will a driver be able to request information from another in the event of a minor collision to provide evidence in the report? These are details that are unknown.

What is certain is that this black box system will increase the cost of cars from 300 to 800 eurosa figure that can directly affect the final price for the consumer.

So, if you plan to buy a new car starting in July and it was registered after the 7th, you will have an additional device that will come into effect in the event of an accident and is designed to reduce the number of accidents on the road.