Legal aspects of autonomous driving

After the first industrial revolution, which involved the discovery and use of steam power, the second, which involved the discovery and use of electricity, and the third, which involved the use of electronics and information and communication technologies such as computers, the fourth industrial revolution has now dawned. This one involves the digitization and interconnection of computers, machines, and people. Examples of this new development are cyber-physical systems: Computer-monitored-and-controlled mechanisms, such as vehicle assistance systems, that support drivers in driving or completely replace them altogether (this is known as “Smart Mobility”), thanks to communication and interaction with other vehicles or stationary devices in the vicinity.

For a comparison of Czech, German and Austrian legislation regarding this new trend, please read the article "Legal Aspects of Autonomous Driving in the Czech Republic - A Comparison" published in the CEE Legal Matters Magazine (Issue 6.2).