German lawmakers want to require black boxes for auto**mous cars, report says
 

German lawmakers want to require black boxes for auto**mous cars, report says
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Following two confirmed Tesla Autopilot-related crashes in the U.S., including a fatality, German lawmakers are planning legislation that would require carmakers to include a black box for cars.

More commonly associated with aircraft, the proposed black box would record when an auto**mous system was engaged, when the car asked the driver to retake driving duties and when a human driver took control or **t, according to Reuters.

The intent of this legislation would help both carmakers, regulators and law enforcement officials determine who is responsible in the event of an auto**mous car crash. Read more...


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