A SELF DRIVE TO UTOPIA

Abstract

This study expansively explores into the emerging sector of transportation segment showcasing the intricacies and opportunities of autonomous vehicle technology (AV). The paper prima facie focuses on the government regulations, transportation policies, insurance, policy challenges and liability that surfaces as a consequence of such AV’s. It also focuses on the benefits that are procured from AV’s on the general public pertaining to accessibility and the transportation expenses incurred and the effect of such.  This study analyses the current market of AV’s and the liability of such manufacturers on the general public. It also states whether AV’s provide a greater opportunity for an efficient road transportation system with intelligent routing system.

Several outcomes are identified regarding the adoption of such technologies primarily focusing on the legal aspect and then the social adoption through which the adoption of such technology could be analysed and stated as beneficial or harmful. The paper investigates on the most important element of autonomy, the choice which is an essential aspect that demarcates a human to a machine and on how such choice would provide the essence of legal framework around such technology. 

 This study contributes to the literature on various fronts (i) it brings about an opportunist approach on the on future opportunities as well as possible hurdles associated with AV technology (ii) it effectively states the liability clause that is associated as an hurdle in the implementation of the technology (iii) It states the progress and efficient development of the technology and its implementation and finally (iv) The regulations and legal frame work in existence or legal framework being formulated by various countries on AV’S. 

This paper shall hence would comprehensively analyse the effects of the driverless future, and the economic, social, environmental and legal ramifications arising thereof.