In the UK, the roadmap states that drivers are not liable for autonomous vehicles.
The question of Liability has been discussed for a long time and with it the question of how the insurance world should adapt to it. In Great Britain the question has already been addressed and since 2018 the drivers of autonomous vehicles are released from liability.
The country’s new roadmap to introduce the technique up 2025 underlines this liability rule again. The manufacturers are liable for the driving style of the autonomous cars. This rollout roadmap was unveiled over the weekend. It also announced $119 million in project funding. In addition, 41 million US dollars are to be made available for security research and new laws.
The UK wants to lead the way in adopting the technology as it promises a large market and new ones jobs promises. With $ 24 million, they want autonomous food deliveries and shuttle operations airports support financially. Seven million are invested in market research and for the commercialization of the technology.
In order to achieve the safety goal of vehicles being as good as people, Great Britain opened a consultation phase. The results of this should regulate the standards for the operation of vehicles on public roads and show possible sanctions if the rules are violated.