{"id":244448,"date":"2023-11-07T14:49:19","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T14:49:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=244448"},"modified":"2023-11-07T14:49:19","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T14:49:19","slug":"new-driving-law-change-introduced-in-kings-speech-set-to-affect-millions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/new-driving-law-change-introduced-in-kings-speech-set-to-affect-millions\/","title":{"rendered":"New driving law change introduced in King\u2019s Speech set to affect \u2018millions\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

King Charles delivers his first King\u2019s Speech in Parliament<\/h3>\n

Rishi Sunak has outlined a major new driving law change in this morning’s King’s Speech with road users across the country affected.<\/p>\n

The sovereign read out a new Automated Vehicles Bill which will set out a legal framework for self-driving cars.<\/p>\n

The new legislation says the UK will cement its position as a \u201cglobal leader\u201d in the industry and create around 38,0900 skilled jobs by 2035.<\/p>\n

According to Downing Street, the new rules are among the world\u2019s \u201cmost comprehensive legal frameworks\u201d for self-driving cars.<\/p>\n

A briefing document from Number 10 reads: \u201cSelf-driving vehicles will make transport safer, more convenient and more accessible, improving the lives of millions of people.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWith 88 percent of accidents currently involving human error, the potential for automated vehicles to reduce costs, injuries, and fatalities is enormous.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey will empower people across the country to get around more easily, including to school or work which will boost productivity.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Government argues the UK needs to update its laws to extract the benefits of driverless vehicles. However, they have continued to stress that the safety of motorists will still be a priority at all times.<\/p>\n

The updates will set a threshold for self-driving vehicles in law with the Department for Transport to be given powers to authorise models.<\/p>\n

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