China top court says drivers responsible despite autonomous technology


The Supreme People's Court said on-board assisted driving systems cannot replace drivers as the main primary driving subject. - Photo: AFP

BEIJING: China's top court has issued a ruling confirming humans in cars with assisted driving technology are responsible for their vehicle, setting a nationwide benchmark as Beijing positions itself as a standards-setter in the auto market.

In its ruling the court referred to a case in which a man relied on the technology while drunk and asleep at the wheel.

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