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users will ultimately be improved by full
adoption of the new technology.
“Many hope that driverless vehicles will
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should prepare safety assessments for New
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consumer protection and land transport
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are also needed to clarify liability for
offences involving driverless vehicles such
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made possible through the New Zealand
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technologies. MSee http://www.lawfoundation.org.nz
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Author Michael Cameron says a
complete overhaul of law and policy
around driverless vehicles is required.
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but some targeted reform is needed
more urgently.
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legally be allowed on New Zealand
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uncertainty is desirable soon if New
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productive law changes that should not
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a very small part of a large
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advantages that are enabling
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“Transparency will be
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the most transparent and least
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