What happened: California will start issuing traffic tickets directly to manufacturers of autonomous vehicles when their cars break traffic laws. This new rule shifts responsibility from the driver to the car maker.
Why it matters:
- It holds manufacturers accountable for the behaviour of their driverless cars on public roads.
- It affects companies developing autonomous vehicles and could influence their safety standards.
MNN Take: The move reflects growing regulatory efforts to manage autonomous vehicle technology by ensuring legal compliance through manufacturers rather than relying on human drivers.
Sources: BBC US & Canada