ACCIDENT BY AUTOMATED CAR - A VANISHING POINT OF LAW

Abstract

Life and development are directly proportionate to each other. Development which remained synonymous to innovation is based on technological advancement in this era of digitalization. Innovation! Yes innovation in technology is changing the life and the life style of individuals around the world. Here it is pertinent to note that this is only technology which worked behind the concept of globalization where no one remained untouched from the impact of technology. It has made the life of human being on buttons with full of comforta and with minimum human intervention. The same is true, in case of mechanical devices which first became electronic and now in digital form they are available in the global society. The manufacturers of vehicles, their suppliers and regulatory authorities of different countries have shown their eagerness to develop the autonomous vehicles and intelligent transportation system for the benefit of new generation. Intelligent transportation system is based on the concept of connected cars. Emergence of the idea of connected cars raised the eye brows of awakened legal fraternity. Though the legislators or law makers are confronting on the legal issues involved with the operational use of connected cars, still, States are neither denying the unforeseen fatal consequences nor having a comprehensive law to deal with such consequences associated with 'connected car' or 'autonomous vehicle. Everyone is so passionate about this techgology that highly populated and dense countries like India and China are also passionate to have such connected cars comprising intelligent technology which is being considered potential to transform the traffic management of a country. It may solve the problem of the safety of pedestrians as well as minimize the road accidents. But before effective and safe operation of such autonomous vehicles, it is highly required to address the key Issues like responsibility of manufacturers, liability of owners, liability of network operators, liability of drivers, threat of cyber hacking, cyber terrorism, privacy & data protection, insurance liability issues, and product liability Issues in general along with all civil liability and criminal liability in particular in case of accident.. The present paper is focusing on the legal magnitude of accident for fixing the undetectable liability in case of "autonomous car'. The paper is further on effort to formulate the founding jurisprudence for the better utilization of this technology of autonomous car. Key Words: Technology, Autonomous Vehicle, Manufacturer, Legal issues, Liability.