British authorities are considering allowing drivers of self-driving cars to watch TV on the road. Of course, they must be able to regain control of the vehicle as soon as the situation requires it. This new measure is planned as part of the changes that will be made to the British highway code during the summer of 2022.
If Tesla plans to offer games in its cars via the infotainment screen, legislators in many countries are not yet open to the idea of allowing the driver to be distracted (by playing games or watching TV) while driving. ‘a trip. Moreover, until December 2021, it was possible to play certain games in your Tesla. The US government quickly banned this possibility, deeming the practice rightly dangerous.
Only, the British authorities are preparing to legislate on the subject. Indeed, the country’s regulators will soon allow owners of self-driving cars to watch TV while driving. This will be provided as part of changes to the UK Highway Code which will be made in the summer of 2022.
According to the first documents relayed by the bbcdrivers will need to be able to regain control of their vehicle if the situation requires it. On the other hand, the use of the smartphone while driving will remain prohibited. It should be noted that at present, no self-driving cars are currently allowed on English roads, but the first vehicles in this category could be ready for use later this year, if available. believes the latest statement from the UK Department for Transport.
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Watching TV while driving will soon be possible in the UK
This update to the Highway Code, proposed following a public consultation, has been described as an interim measure to support the rapid adoption of self-driving cars. A complete regulatory framework should be implemented by 2025, as the BBC reminds us.
Note that this new highway code intends to integrate modifications concerning legal liability drivers of self-driving cars in the event of an accident. In the event of a collision with the autonomous driving system activated, users would not be held responsible. It will be the insurance companies that will have to respond to the various claims in these circumstances.
In April 2021, the British government had already announced that “hands-free” driving would be allowed on congested motorways in vehicles equipped with a lane keeping system. The French authorities have also voted for similar provisions, since it will be possible to drive “hands-free” on French roads from July 14, 2022.
