About safe driving support vehicles (Sapocar, Sapocar S)

Miscellaneous operation such as misstep of the pedal or delay of the brake operation can lead to serious traffic accidents.
A car equipped with a collision damage reduction brake or an acceleration suppression device when pedal is misstepped in order to supplement the operation errors caused by the driver's carelessness and impatient feelings and support safe driving is called a safe driving support car. Says.
Safe driving support vehicles are nicknamed "Safety Support Car (Sapo Car)" and "Safety Support Car S (Sapo Car S)" depending on the functions installed.
※Sapocars are of any generation, and Sapocar S is especially recommended for older people.

Safe driving support vehicles support safe driving using advanced safety technologies such as automatic braking, and help prevent traffic accidents and reduce damage.
However, these devices that support safe driving are not universal and may not operate depending on conditions. Don't overestimate the function of the instrument and try to drive safely.

In order to promote the spread of sapo cars, etc., for elderly drivers aged 65 and over (including businesses employing elderly drivers aged 65 and over), sudden start suppression when purchasing vehicles or pedaling on existing vehicles A system in which the government subsidizes a part of the installation cost of the equipment was implemented in accordance with the supplementary budget for FY2019.
In fiscal 2021, the project was continued within the budget balance, but assistance for installation of retrofit equipment on existing private vehicles was completed in late October 2021, and assistance for purchasing private vehicles was completed in late November 2021.
About the details of system, it is published in supporting business conductor (general incorporated association next-generation car promotion center (outside site)).