Belgium Considers Raising Electric Vehicle Sound Levels for Road User Safety

Belgium contemplates whether electric cars should emit louder artificial sounds for safety. Over forty percent of electric vehicle accidents involve vulnerable road users, institute states.

Conventional vehicles see about thirty percent, indicating a concerning difference appears present.

Vias institute notes lack of engine noise likely contributes to accident statistics increase. Electric and hybrid vehicles have surged from three to twenty percent national market share.

Mandatory acoustic vehicle alert systems are reportedly not always loud enough for detection. Experts recommend increasing minimum sound levels and boosting audio frequencies for recognition.