UK Launches Safety Principles Consultation for Automated Vehicles
By William Fletcher MBE, Chief Executive Officer, New Reg Limited
The government has opened a consultation on draft statutory safety principles for automated vehicles, following analysis of an earlier call for evidence.
The government has published its analysis of responses to the call for evidence on the Statement of Safety Principles (SoSP) for automated vehicles, and has now launched a formal consultation on the draft principles themselves.
The SoSP is intended to set out the safety standards that automated vehicles must meet before they can be authorised for use on UK roads. The consultation marks a significant step in establishing a legal framework for self-driving technology in Britain.
Drivers and industry stakeholders are invited to review the draft principles and submit their views during the consultation period. The outcome is expected to shape how automated vehicles are regulated and approved in the coming years.
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