Challenges in Policy Developments for Automated Vehicles

Abstract

Innovation is the driving factor in autonomous vehicles (AV). AVs are creating a buzz all around due to the reaction perception time required while driving the vehicles. AV technology will lead to the increased highway capacity and also the speed of the vehicles. The caution to utilize the benefits of the AVs lead to the proper planning and implementation. This calls for systematic policy developments. The policies governing various facets of AVs such as mobility, connectivity, social and environmental impact and adherence to the sustainability principles. This paper aims to discuss the guiding strategies governing AVs and the principles associated with them.

The policies to be followed for AVs face various challenges and require effective planning. The challenges in context with the law, safety , security and economies will lead to various policy recommendations. The paper discusses the policy considerations in the state enabled legislation, cross sector partnerships and fiscal implications of AVs at different levels.