UK developing legal framework that will hold OEMs responsible for collisions involving autonomous vehicles

The government is expected to bring in consumer protection legislation during the 2023–24 session that places liability of autonomous vehicle collisions on OEMs

According to a briefing from the UK Prime Minister’s Office, the government is bringing forward a bill that is aimed at protecting consumer rights by according liability of collisions involving autonomous vehicles to original equipment manufacturers, a press release dated Nov. 10 said.