After the terrible loss of life in the Valencia floods due to victims being unable to escape their vehicles, this petition highlights an overlooked but paramount feature in vehicle safety - the inclusion of a window/glass breaker and safety belt cutter which should become mandatory in all newly manufactured cars. This device could be fitted within the centre console to allow quick and easy access. At present, this essential safety tool can be optionally purchased via online platforms such as Temu and Amazon at a minimal cost.

Such life-saving devices can significantly help in emergencies, such as car crashes, car fires, flooding or situations where immediate exit is crucial. Incorporating these devices as a standard safety feature would potentially decrease the death and injury toll caused by such incidents.

Therefore, we, the signers of this petition, call upon the authorities to make it compulsory that car manufacturers must install this safety device within all newly manufactured vehicles. Sign this petition to make our vehicles safer for everyone.