The Autonomous Vehicles Law is a vital first step
Summary
Self-driving, if done safely, promises a boost to fuel and route efficiency for business fleets and drivers, and most importantly, a reduction in road accidents - as the vast majority of crashes are caused by human error. Dr. Rana Charara, Strategic Marketing Leader, Trimble Automotive & IoT, comments: “The technology at the forefront of self-driving vehicles is already in use and fully capable of supporting more autonomy. A suite of sensors, augmented satellite signals, and ever-learning AI software can ensure geographic data accuracy of up to a few centimetres on the road. “Assuming the law is fairly applied; and industries and technologies certified, regulated, and strictly licensed by all actors involved, the level of autonomy can safely be increased on UK roads. The Highway Code will also need to be considered; for example, how will an autonomous car react when it has to technically break the law by crossing into the other lane to overtake a cyclist?