AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES AND THE ISSUE OF NEGLIGENT LIABILITY
AUTHOR – NANDINI SINGH, STUDENT AT RAM MANOHAR LOHIA NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY
BEST CITATION – NANDINI SINGH, AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES AND THE ISSUE OF NEGLIGENT LIABILITY, INDIAN JOURNAL OF LEGAL REVIEW (IJLR), 4 (2) OF 2024, PG. 26-32, APIS – 3920 – 0001 & ISSN – 2583-2344
ABSTARCT
In the age of lightning-fast technology development, driverless cars have become a game-changer in the transportation industry. The growing integration of these cars into our daily lives raises important questions about the legal ramifications of their functioning, particularly concerning tort law. This research explores the complex relationship between tort law and autonomous vehicles, concentrating on the difficult problem of negligence-related liability. In contrast to traditional vehicles, autonomous vehicles utilize sophisticated algorithms, sensors, and artificial intelligence to maneuver through diverse situations. Therefore, when an accident happens, figuring out who is responsible for what becomes a complex task. With an emphasis on fault, foreseeability, and the role of human intervention, this study seeks to analyze the subtleties of negligence in the context of autonomous cars.
This paper also highlights that with the advancing development, India must make laws and regulations to prepare itself for the upcoming advancement. India, at present, does not have any legislation for autonomous vehicles. It is rapidly increasing its technological development. Although the concept of autonomous vehicles is at a very nascent stage in India, with the declaration of a startup MINUS ZERO about India’s first self-driven car, it is imperative to bring about laws that deal with the problems of negligence liability and privacy related to autonomous vehicles. [1] As we embark on this exploration, it becomes important to navigate through the intricate tapestry of legal doctrines, technological advancements, and societal expectations. By unraveling the layers of liability in the context of negligence and examining the gaps in current legislation, this project aims to contribute to the ongoing discourse surrounding the harmonization of law and technology, particularly in the dynamic realm of autonomous vehicles.
[1] HT AUTO DESK, ‘India’s first self-driving car unveiled, startup plans to emulate Tesla, google’ ( HT AUTO, 5 June 2023)< https://auto.hindustantimes.com/auto/cars/indias-first-self-driving-car-unveiled-by-bengaluru-based-startup-with-plans-to-emulate-tesla-google-41685937249629.html> accessed 19 February 2024