Driverless cars: How close are we?

UK roads could see self-driving vehicles rolled out by 2025 following the announcement on August 19, 2022 of new government plans – backed by £100 million – which will prioritise safety through new laws.

Many motor insurers are keen to support, promote and enable the take-up of automated technology on UK roads. But, including the lack of a regulatory framework and a safety standard against which the safety of automated driving can be measured, the industry has a specific reservation which needs addressing: access to data.

This content sheds light on the latest developments and the potential implications for drivers, manufactures and motor insurers.

Topics covered include:
• Regulatory framework.
• Authorisation scheme and safety standards.
• Data collection and management.
• Highway Code.
• Insurer reaction.
• Insurance cover.
• The early insurance plans for self-driving vehicles.