The Legalities Of Autonomous Cars And What It Means For Us As "Drivers"
Ever wondered what would happen if you were fined for speeding in your autonomous car? Or who would be liable in the event of a driverless accident? Here are all the answers...
The current legal position: who is responsible?
The Department for Transport (DfT) is the UK’s governmental body responsible for Britain’s transport network. In its detailed Code of Practice and action plan review, the DfT outlined how autonomous vehicles should be introduced onto UK roads.
The key highlights are that the driver must have a full driving licence, the car must be fully insured, and the driver must act as if the car is being driven under normal conditions. So sitting in the back while recording yourself being driven by the car is not allowed. Obviously. In addition, the car must also feature a black box in case of an accident, and most importantly, the vehicle must have a manual override system.
As a result, the driver is still technically in control of the vehicle. So if an accident does occur, or if the vehicle is stopped for speeding, the driver will be liable, not the manufacturer. So even though your Tesla can drive itself, protect you from a chemical attack, and even put itself to sleep, it sadly can’t get you out of your speeding tickets.
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