The Russian Ministry of Transport has outlined a new legal framework…
The Russian Ministry of Transport has outlined a new legal framework for assigning responsibility in accidents involving highly automated vehicles, stating that the vehicle owner typically compensates victims, while responsibility shifts to manufacturers, developers, service centers, or operators depending on the cause of the accident. The law is expected to take effect on September 1, 2027.
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