Organisation: Transport Committee
Date uploaded: 16th March 2015
Date published/launched: March 2015
It concludes that new automotive technologies could unblock congested highways, deliver a step change in road safety and provide the basis for rapid industrial growth – but the DfT will need to develop a comprehensive strategy to maximise the benefits of new motoring technology.
The report calls on the DfT to:
• Clarify how the introduction of self-driving cars will affect the liabilities of drivers, manufacturers and insurers.
• Positively engage in setting international standards that will help UK manufacturers develop products suitable for export.
• Ask the information commissioner to update guidelines on the collection and use of vehicle data.
• Use data on driver behaviour held by the insurance industry and others to inform policy making and improve road safety.
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