Self-Driving Cars Could Hit UK Roads by 2026 Self-driving cars are expected to hit UK roads by 2026 according to Transport Minister Mark Harper

Although these vehicles are not yet allowed, the UK's Automated Vehicles legislation should establish legal guidelines by the end of 2024.

Harper anticipates the gradual introduction of fully autonomous cars starting in 2026.

Despite trials in the US raising safety concerns, with GM's driverless cars ordered off California roads following a crash, Harper believes the technology could enhance road safety.

Upcoming UK legislation, revealed last November, proposes holding manufacturers accountable for accidents involving self-driving cars, aiming to safeguard users and bolster safety in the industry.