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If I Cause a Crash While Using Self-Driving Features, Am I Considered Responsible?

05 Mar 2023 | Abstracted from Delta Optimist

"Ultimately, when using autonomous technology, drivers are still responsible to be alert to their surroundings, be able to intervene with the controls if necessary in the event of an emergency and ensure that [Canadian] traffic laws are being adhered to...

"...when it comes to Level 3 systems, the car may be considered responsible in a crash...The Insurance Bureau of Canada said it can't speculate on who would be liable if a car crashed while in true self-driving mode."

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