Topic
Driverless Cars
49 published works
Consumer Products Counselor
Self-Driving Vehicles Liability Assignment in Crashes and Violations
By Andrew "Drew" Schaffer, Jake Evans, Evan Holden
The rise of autonomous vehicles has upended traditional fault frameworks, shifting liability from human drivers toward manufacturers, software developers, and fleet operators. This GT Advisory examines the federal and state…
P.I.S.S.D.
Waymo Has Come to Dallas: How Safe Are Driverless Taxis?
By Bob Kraft
What Waymo’s Arrival Means for DallasWaymo’s expansion into Dallas marks a significant milestone for autonomous transportation in Texas. Residents may now see fully driverless taxis operating on public streets, offering…
HeplerBroom Blog
When No One Has to Drive: Navigating Liability in the Era of Driverless Vehicles
By Fiona E. Phillips, Isaac R. Melton
Analyzes the complexities inherent in determining liability in motor vehicle accidents involving autonomous, self-driving vehicles.
PrawfsBlawg
Self-Driving Tickets
Main Thursday, May 08, 2025Self-Driving TicketsHere's a basic issue for self-driving vehicle regulation at the local level. Should they get traffic tickets? If so, should they be judged exactly like…
Searcy Law Blog
Driverless Cars: What are the Pros and Cons?
By Searcy Law
On streets throughout the country, driverless cars are operating in tests on a regular basis, although these cars currently have human drivers standing by to take over if necessary. Industry…
Simmons Hanly Conroy's Support Blog
Tesla Vehicles with Full Self-Driving Beta Recalled for Risk of Crashes
On February 16, 2023, Tesla confirmed a recall of more than 362,000 vehicles equipped with faulty Full Self-Driving Beta software. The recall comes after years of investigations into Tesla vehicle…
China Law Insight
SHANGHAI PROVIDES A LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR DRIVERLESS ICVS
By King & Wood
Authored by: Mark Schaub , Zhao Xinhua and Danni Sima Shanghai accelerated the pace of promoting the development of intelligent connected vehicles (“ICVs”) in 2022. On November 23, 2022, the…
Napoli Shkolnik Blog
Self-Driving Vehicles Crashed in Driver-Assist Mode
The advanced autopilot functions in Tesla and other automobiles are supposed to be the next giant leap forward to driverless cars. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately…
Searcy Law Blog
The Challenges of Making a Safe Self-Driving Truck
By Searcy Law
Cross-country and local trucking drives industry in this country. Flying is too expensive, and trains don’t start and stop exactly where and when you need them to. So, nearly every…
Technology's Legal Edge
Lawmakers propose regulatory changes affecting the self-driving vehicle industry
By DLA Piper
by Paul Hemmersbaugh In a non-coronavirus-related update, last week the US Transportation Department’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) proposed a number of changes to the standards that regulate motor…