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(AP) — California regulators have nixed a plan to let self-driving car manufacturers evade liability for crashes if the vehicle hasn’t been maintained according to manufacturer specifications.
The new rules released this week delete a provision that was suggested by General Motors, according to Consumer Watchdog, a non-profit advocacy group.
John Simpson, the group’s privacy and technology director, called the change a “major victory for consumers.” He said the rules could have absolved car makers of accident responsibility if a car owner hadn’t cleaned his sensors appropriately.
California Department of Motor Vehicles spokeswoman Jessica Gonzalez said the change came after a thoughtful review of comments.
The department is taking comments on the latest changes until December 15. The final regulations are expected to be enacted early next year.
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