Law Commission starts debate on how to regulate remote driving – AA comments

Commenting on the launch of the Law Commissions call for evidence to allow legalised remote driving, Jack Cousens, head of roads policy for the AA, said; “Remote driving could see the novelty of controlling a child’s toy evolve into a legal form of transport. James Bond gave the world a peek into the future in 1997*, the real world has finally caught up with those silver screen ambitions. 

“While trials of remote driving are currently underway in Milton Keynes**, extending the capability to potentially allow all drivers to sit miles away and ‘drive’ a car will need extensive testing, tough regulation and a conversation that brings the public along for the journey.

“While not wishing to stand in the way of progress, most drivers just want the basics solved, such as keeping roads pothole free.”

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NOTES TO EDITORS

* 007 drives a remote controlled BMW in Tomorrow Never Dies - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQ3jg6KK3I8

** https://www.uktech.news/mobility/imperium-drive-remote-car-hailing-trial-20211202