Automated vehicles: emerging risks and claims implications

While fully self-driving cars remain relatively rare on UK roads, the legal and regulatory foundations for their deployment are now firmly taking shape

THE ARRIVAL of automated vehicles is no longer a distant prospect. While fully self-driving cars remain relatively rare on UK roads, the legal and regulatory foundations for their deployment are now firmly taking shape and vehicle technology is advancing rapidly. For insurers, this represents far more than a technological milestone. It signals a fundamental shift in how risk is assessed, how liability is determined and how claims are investigated.