AFLA Conference Archives-Automated Vehicles, Fleets & the Law

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Brian Walker-Smith, an expert in the law of self-driving cars, emphasizes the legal and technological challenges surrounding automated vehicles. He discusses the potential of automation to revolutionize transportation, enhance safety, and reduce human errors responsible for most vehicle crashes. However, despite technological advancements, the transition to fully automated vehicles is gradual, encompassing incremental progress towards full automation.<br /><br />Walker-Smith highlights the complexity in determining legal frameworks as states differ in their approach to automated vehicle legislation. He critiques premature legislative actions that may inadvertently delay technological adoption. He argues for targeted, strategic legislative measures that address specific technological and market uncertainties.<br /><br />The conversation also tackles liability issues arising from automated vehicle crashes. Walker-Smith notes that clarity on liability would emerge through judicial processes and emphasizes that demonstrating vehicle safety remains a significant challenge. He suggests that the future may see fleets playing a crucial role in data collection and logistical management, supporting automated systems through active maintenance and risk management.<br /><br />Overall, the discourse focuses on balancing technological capabilities, legal frameworks, safety expectations, and societal impacts to facilitate the widespread acceptance and deployment of advanced automated vehicles.

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Bryant Walker Smith

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Location Nashville, TN

Year 2015

Keywords

self-driving cars

legal challenges

technological challenges

automated vehicles

legislation

liability issues

vehicle safety

data collection

transportation revolution

Nashville, TN

2015