BUSINESS mobility experts Alphabet have welcomed government plans to amend UK road regulations to allow full-scale driverless car pilot schemes.
And John Chuhan, chief risk officer at Alphabet believes the use of this technology will be a huge asset for UK businesses.
The government wants the UK to become a world leader in driverless technology
He said: “We’re still a few years away from fully autonomous vehicles becoming an everyday sight on the streets of the UK but it’s great to see the government taking steps to make the UK a world leader in driverless technology. Clarity over legislation and driving standards will be vital for ensuring the adoption of driverless vehicles in the UK is a success, so the fact the government is already taking steps to address this issue is good news for the industry.”
BBC News reports the government wants the UK to become a world leader in driverless technology.
It will publish a code of practice in the spring allowing the testing of autonomous cars to go ahead.
Self-drive pods that will be tested in Milton Keynes and Coventry have been unveiled for the first time.
The government promised a full review of current legislation by the summer of 2017.
That review will involve a rewrite of the Highway Code and adjustments to MOT test guidelines, potentially taking into account whether a higher standard of driving should be demanded of automated vehicles.
