Fatal Tesla Crash Raises Concerns About Autonomous Vehicle Regulation

Tuesday, July 5th, 2016 Auto Legislation & Regulation Technology

The fatal crash of a Tesla Motors Inc Model S in Autopilot mode has turned up pressure on auto industry executives and regulators to ensure that automated driving technology is deployed safely. The first such known accident, which occurred in Florida in May, has highlighted tensions surrounding efforts to turn over responsibility for braking, steering and driving judgments to machines. It may delay the U.S. government’s plan to outline guidelines for self-driving cars this month. The cause of the Model S crash is still under investigation by federal and Florida state authorities, which are looking into whether the driver was distracted before his 2015 Model S went under a truck trailer.


External References & Further Reading
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-tesla-autopilot-idUSKCN0ZH4VO
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