General Insurance Article - Government to specify vehicles that can be used autonomously


The Association of British Insurers have stated that Establishing clear definitions of which vehicles can be safely used in automated mode is going to be a crucial part of bringing this technology successfully onto the UK’s roads

 As the Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill gets its second reading in Parliament later today, the ABI is pleased the Government has confirmed it will take responsibility for specifying which vehicles can be used autonomously and when. This will help consumers understand the capabilities of their vehicles and make it simpler for insurers to provide appropriate cover.

 Insurers argue vehicle manufacturers must also be responsible in how they describe their cars; the term “driverless” should never be used it the driver is still required to be alert and available to intervene in the event of a problem.

 Ben Howarth, Senior Policy Adviser on Motor and Liability at the ABI, said: “Automated vehicles have the potential to dramatically improve road safety and revolutionise our transport systems. The insurance industry has been working hard alongside Government to help pave the way for them to be used on the UK’s roads, including supporting a straightforward insurance model.

 “There will need to be a clear system to establish which vehicles can safely be used in autonomous mode, and we look forward to hearing more from the Government about how these standards will be agreed. Helping drivers understand what their vehicles are capable of will be vital to the safe and successful roll out of these new technologies.”

 Insurers’ preparations for the arrival of fully automated cars on the UK’s roads will be discussed further at an ABI event on automated vehicles on May 24th, “Changing gear – adapting to autonomous vehicles.” Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling, is keynote speaker.

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