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UK Passes Automated Vehicles Act with Royal Assent, Paving Way for Self-Driving Cars by 2026

May 20, 2024, 02:56 PM

The UK has officially passed the Automated Vehicles Act into law, marking a significant milestone for the country's self-driving car industry. This landmark legislation, which has received Royal Assent, sets out a comprehensive legal framework for the deployment of autonomous vehicles, including crucial guidelines on safety and liability in the event of crashes. The law is expected to facilitate the rollout of self-driving cars on British roads by 2026, promising improved road safety and economic growth. Transport history has been made, and this is seen as a huge boost to the self-driving industry.