French Senate votes to makes DAB+ mandatory in new vehicles
The Senate has passed at first reading the draft bill on the modernisation of radio, tabled on 16 June by Laurent Lafon, a Centrist Union senator for Val-de-Marne and the bill’s rapporteur. Its three main elements are the relaxation of mandatory disclosures in adverts, the roll-out of DAB+ receivers and the regional organisation of broadcasting. These address long-standing demands made by the Alliance de la Radio. Article 2 requires new passenger vehicles to be fitted with an FM and DAB+ compatible receiver. The Senate has extended this requirement to goods vehicles, citing public safety concerns.
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