UK’s trial of low‑flying traffic drones on motorways raises the risk of driver distraction and could trigger new safety regulationsExecutive summary: National Highways is trialling low‑flying traffic drones in virtual‑reality simulations to test driver distraction on UK motorways. The test could lead to new regulations on drone traffic management and raise safety concerns for road users. National Highways agency, UK Department for Transport, road safety organisations and drivers. Further trials and possible guidance from the Department for Transport are expected in the coming months as the technology is evaluated.National Highways is conducting a virtual‑reality test that simulates drivers being distracted by low‑flying traffic drones on UK motorways. The experiment aims to assess how such technology might affect road safety and could inform future regulation of drone traffic management. While the trial is still at an exploratory stage, it highlights the need for regulatory frameworks as autonomous and semi‑autonomous road systems develop.Connected developmentsLloyds Banking Group to hire 300 tech experts to work on AIThe US political fight behind Anthropic’s export controlsOpen the full case file on Beyond →
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