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Legal Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles in China
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Abstract
This paper explores the legal regulation of autonomous vehicles in China. The article first introduces the current state of development of autonomous vehicles in China, categorizing it into three phases: the initial technological phase, the rapid development phase, and the commercial application phase. It is noted that China has already reached Level 4 (L4) autonomous driving capabilities. Next, the article analyzes the risks associated with autonomous vehicles, which include issues of liability determination, safety, information security, and ethical design risks. Additionally, the article provides an overview of the legislative experiences in Germany and California, USA, extracting insights that may inform China's legislative approach. Finally, the paper offers recommendations to improve the legal regulation of autonomous vehicles in China, such as refining the liability determination system for traffic accidents, optimizing safety protocols, establishing information security frameworks, and accelerating the legislative process. The article emphasizes that, with the rapid advancement of autonomous driving technology, continuous refinement of legal regulations is essential to ensure a balance between technological progress and the protection of public interest.
Keywords
Autonomous vehicles, Legal regulation in China, Liability determination risk, Information security risk
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Lu,Y. (2025). Legal Regulation of Autonomous Vehicles in China. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,80,1-8.
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