Germany plans new legislation to require manufacturers of cars equipped with an autopilot function to install a “black box” to help determine responsibility in the event of an accident.
The fatal crash of a Tesla Motors Model S car in its Autopilot mode has increased the pressure on industry executives and regulators to ensure that automated driving technology can be deployed safely.
Under the proposal from Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt, drivers will not have to pay attention to traffic or concentrate on steering, but must remain seated at the wheel so they can intervene in the event of an emergency.
