The UK Government wants to allow Automated Driving on its motorways in 2021, by way of the introduction of Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS).
Thatcham Research passionately believes in the safe adoption of Automated Driving technology because it will ultimately reduce accidents.
But we have serious safety concerns, as explained in the video on the right, about the timeline for the introduction of Automated Lane Keeping Systems because the current technology and regulations have limitations.
Thatcham Research and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) are urging the Government to revise its plans to introduce Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) onto UK roads in early 2021 because it will put road users’ lives at risk.
We believe the Government should undertake further work with insurers and the automotive industry to ensure that road safety is fully considered before introducing Automated Lane Keeping Systems on the UK’s roads.