Enhancing Cruise Control Systems Safety: New Proposals from the Ministry of Economy

Introduction

Due to the numerous failures of cruise control systems, a senior official announced that the Consumer Protection Department will submit proposals aimed at ensuring the safety of these systems.

Proposals from the Ministry of Economy

Dr. Hashim Al Nuaimi, director of the Consumer Protection Department at the Ministry of Economy, stated that the Ministry's initiative includes:

• Establishing new standards for cruise control systems.
• Conducting visits to car manufacturing plants.
• Launching educational campaigns for drivers.
• Implementing additional safety measures.

Recall Statistics

Al Nuaimi highlighted that the Ministry of Economy has ordered 176 recalls in the past 18 months, with approximately 80% of these recalls involving necessary car repairs.

Future Actions

Additionally, the Ministry plans to visit leading car factories to remain informed about the latest advancements in cruise control systems and to determine what safety features should become the new standard for this essential device.

As reported by Gulf News.