Brexit row as Labour aligns with EU on breathalysers for British cars

Brexit betrayal fears erupt as Government accused of EU 'alignment by stealth'

The Government has advised car manufacturers they can presume safety technology can be aligned with EU rules.

UK-made cars could be forced to include breathalysers and 'black boxes' as Labour sides with EU

Any new cars built in the UK could see breathalysers and black box-style recorders fitted under new European Union plans

Brexit row as Labour aligns with EU on breathalysers for British cars

Government insists copying European rules will drive down costs

UK CONSIDERS MANDATORY ALCOHOL LOCKS AND BLACK BOXES FOR NEW VEHICLES

Thu 31 July 2025: The Labour government in the UK is drafting new regulations aligned with the EU’s General Safety Regulation 2 (GSR2), sparking controversy over a perceived reversal of post-Brexit independence. Critics argue that the move undermines Brexit, while supporters cite economic and safety reasons. The proposed measures include alcohol interlocks (which prevent a […]

Brexit betrayal fears erupt as Government accused of EU ‘alignment by stealth’

Fears of a Brexit betrayal have erupted after plans emerged for new British cars to be fitted with breathalyser technology, which aligns with EU rules. The Government insisted that adopting the same vehicle safety laws as the bloc will keep costs down, but Brexit supporters have said it is part of a ploy to take Britain closer to the European Union. Car manufacturers have been told by the Department for Transport that it is committed to presumed…