The system prohibition sign “cruise control” disappears from road signs from October 1, several media reported on Saturday.
This panel, numbered C48, prohibited motorists from engaging the cruise control mode “cruise control“. It was often found near works on the motorway in order to avoid accidents at the end of the line. The C49 sign indicated the end of the ban. “It is not possible to verify whether the “cruise control” is always used or not, despite the ban. The panel also does not distinguish between simple cruise control systems and intelligent cruise control. With advances in technology, these are increasingly being used. They allow motorists to drive at a given speed, adapting to the vehicle in front through automatic braking and acceleration. Prohibiting the use of these systems would be counterproductive“, according to the decision of the Minister of Mobility.
Belgium was the only country to still use the panel.