If the problem arose after poor maintenance or repair
If the problem arose after poor maintenance or repair, the responsibility lies with the service center; if the damage is related to remote support, it is the remote support operator's responsibility.
Consensus
- The Russian Ministry of Transport has established a legal framework for determining responsibility in accidents involving highly automated vehicles.
- The owner of a highly automated vehicle is generally responsible for compensating victims of accidents.
- If an accident results from a design defect, software issue, or violation of traffic rules by the automated system, the manufacturer or developer is responsible.
- If an accident occurs due to unauthorized modification, lack of mandatory updates, or improper operation, the owner or operator is responsible.
- If the issue stems from poor maintenance or repair, the authorized service center is responsible.
- If the damage is linked to remote support or remote control, the remote support operator is responsible.
- The proposed law is expected to come into force on September 1, 2027.
Points of divergence
- Moscow residents will be able to order autonomous taxis in several districts this year, including Maryino, Lyublino, and Skolkovo. — vm
- By 2028, drivers may be eliminated from autonomous vehicles. — vm
- The National Automobile Union has proposed introducing green license plates for electric vehicles and turquoise plates for autonomous vehicles to improve road visibility. — m24
- The National Automobile Union has submitted proposals for special license plates to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. — m24
Coverage (2 sources)
- Ministry of Transport of Russia Explains Who Bears Responsibility in Accidents Involving Unmanned Vehicles — Вечерняя Москва
- Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation determined responsible parties for accidents involving unmanned vehicles — Москва 24