Self-Driving Cars Set to Transform UK Roads by 2026
The UK is on the brink of a transportation revolution, with self-driving vehicles potentially becoming a common sight on roads as early as 2026. This ambitious vision is being driven by the recently enacted Automated Vehicles Act 2024, a pivotal piece of legislation designed to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for the deployment of autonomous vehicles (AVs) across the nation.
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