China mandates 'deactivation override' for self-driving cars as the UK's MoD rejects Chinese vehicles

New driving laws outlined by the Chinese government could see autonomous vehicles have a "mandatory deactivation override".The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced the new rules, which will come into effect from July 1, 2027.Rules state that autonomous vehicles that require a human backup driver will be impacted, as well as companies operating independently, such as Waymo.Manufacturers will be forced to ensure that self-driving systems can match the safety of human drivers, according to MIIT. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Anyone buying an autonomous vehicle will need to be made aware of any limitations to the self-driving systems.This includes the level of driving automation, capability range,...

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