November 10th, 2020 at 1:20 PM
Here is the current legal situation:
In Germany and some other countries, the legal situation is clear, because there is a three-pillar model consisting of driver, owner and manufacturer liability. The driver is responsible for the driving task and must, for example, constantly monitor the vehicle with partially automated driving functions and intervene in an emergency. If he does not fulfill his duty of care and thereby causes an accident, he is liable for the damage incurred as well as the owner. In addition, within the framework of product and producer liability, the manufacturer can be held liable for damage caused by a product defect.
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But then who is so stupid as the driver who takes responsibility for a not fully developed self-driving car? Like who is so stupid, buys one and plays a test object?
In Germany and some other countries, the legal situation is clear, because there is a three-pillar model consisting of driver, owner and manufacturer liability. The driver is responsible for the driving task and must, for example, constantly monitor the vehicle with partially automated driving functions and intervene in an emergency. If he does not fulfill his duty of care and thereby causes an accident, he is liable for the damage incurred as well as the owner. In addition, within the framework of product and producer liability, the manufacturer can be held liable for damage caused by a product defect.
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But then who is so stupid as the driver who takes responsibility for a not fully developed self-driving car? Like who is so stupid, buys one and plays a test object?