So if the car is on autopilot and crashes, does the “driver” still get a ticket or charges? Can you see the upcoming court cases over this crap?
In the case of that particular Tesla, which still has a steering wheel, accelerator pedal, brake pedal, etc., I can see the driver being charged (in fact, I think this particular driver was charged with DUI).
However, if the ridiculous monstrosity GM wants to unleash on us comes to fruition then I don’t see how the driver (or more accurately, “primary passenger”) could be charged in the event of an accident.
https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/12/16880978/gm-autonomous-car-2019-detroit-auto-show-2018
The car was set to autopilot for California driver mode. Therefore it operated fine
Lawyers will go for the deepest pockets possible - so Tesla and the owner’s insurer will likely pay-up.