{"id":246371,"date":"2023-11-25T13:49:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-25T13:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=246371"},"modified":"2023-11-25T13:49:02","modified_gmt":"2023-11-25T13:49:02","slug":"rishi-sunak-blasted-for-being-too-weak-and-too-vague-on-driverless-car-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/rishi-sunak-blasted-for-being-too-weak-and-too-vague-on-driverless-car-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Rishi Sunak blasted for being \u2018too weak and too vague’ on driverless car safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Rishi Sunak\u2019s safety stance on driverless cars has been branded \u201ctoo weak\u2019 and \u201ctoo vague\u201d by the Transport Committee in a major blow.<\/p>\n

Earlier this month the Government announced new laws to regulate the use of self-driving vehicles on UK roads.<\/p>\n

However, they decided to opt against a Transport Committee suggestion regarding vehicle safety.<\/p>\n

Committee members said driverless vehicles should be \u201cexpected to achieve an equivalent level of safety to that of a competent and careful human driver.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, ministers rejected the recommendation that it needed to set out a clearer threshold and definition.<\/p>\n

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Instead, the Government will publish a \u2018Statement of Safety Principles\u2019 to support the assessment of self-driving models.<\/p>\n

Transport Committee Chair Iain Stewart backed the Government’s decision to push forward with driverless vehicles but sent a firm warning to officials.<\/p>\n

The MP said: \u201cBritain\u2019s cutting-edge self-driving vehicles sector was crying out for new legislation, so we applaud the Government for staying ahead of our international competitors and bringing forward the Automated Vehicles Bill so that this British success story stays on track.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is also welcome that DfT is taking a serious look at other practical considerations around educating and training drivers, improving digital infrastructure and having regard for the wellbeing of other road users, including those with accessibility needs. However, we await more detail on these points.<\/p>\n

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