UK roads could see self-driving vehicles rolled out by 2025 following the announcement on August 19, 2022 of new government plans – backed by £100 million – which will prioritise safety through new laws.
Many motor insurers are keen to support, promote and enable the take-up of automated technology on UK roads. But, including the lack of a regulatory framework and a safety standard against which the safety of automated driving can be measured, the industry has a specific reservation which needs addressing: access to data.
Automation will ultimately make roads safer but, accidents will still happen.
Topics covered include:
- Regulatory Framework
- Authorisation Scheme and Safety Standard
- Data Collection and Management
- Highway Code
- Insurer reaction
- Insurance Cover.
