The rise of self-driving cars in Malaysia: why new rules are essential for road safety

As Malaysia embraces self-driving cars, the rise of autonomous vehicles presents a new frontier for transportation. These vehicles promise to reduce accidents, improve traffic flow, and enhance mobility for everyone. However, with the growing presence of self-driving cars, there is a pressing need for new regulations to ensure road safety and smooth integration with human-driven vehicles.

Malaysia’s government must act to create clear rules that will allow autonomous cars to operate safely on the roads. Self-driving cars rely on advanced sensors and artificial intelligence to navigate without human intervention. While these technologies offer significant benefits, including fewer accidents and better traffic management, they also raise new challenges.  

For instance, in the event of an accident involving a self-driving car, it must be clear who is responsible—whether it’s the manufacturer, software provider, or the car owner. In addition, privacy concerns over the vast amounts of data collected by autonomous vehicles must be addressed through data protection laws.  

To accommodate the growing number of self-driving cars, Malaysia will need to implement new rules that focus on vehicle safety, road infrastructure, and data protection. This includes strict testing and certification processes for autonomous vehicles to ensure they meet safety standards.   

Furthermore, the government must consider updating road infrastructure, including communication systems between traffic signals and self-driving cars, and adapt regulations to protect the privacy of data collected by these vehicles. Clear liability guidelines are also needed to determine responsibility in the event of accidents.  

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