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Re:Driverless car users will not be prosecuted for fatal cra... by falalalala on Tuesday November 07, 2023 @05:56PM (#38184253)
Tldr: the little guys will be pitted against megacorps with infinite money to assert their rights in a court of law.
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Re:Driverless car users will not be prosecuted for fatal cra... by multjoy on Tuesday November 07, 2023 @06:30PM (#38184611)
It'll be the insurance megacorps vs the automotive megacorps. There's no suggestion that the obligation to maintain 3rd party insurance will disappear.
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Re:Driverless car users will not be prosecuted for fatal cra... by valdiorn on Wednesday November 08, 2023 @03:57AM (#38188126)
Fatal crashes are prosecuted by District attorneys / Crown prosecution services, not insurance companies (which would cover property damage)
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Re:Driverless car users will not be prosecuted for fatal cra... by multjoy on Saturday November 11, 2023 @08:47AM (#38230251)
The criminal matter is, the liability for damages is still going to be thrashed out between insurers.
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