criminal liability for damage caused by autonomous cars

Abstract

          This research aims to study the perspectives of foreign scholars on the specific establishment of criminal liability arising from the use of autonomous vehicles. It also seeks to examine the legal measures related to the use of autonomous vehicles in selected countries, namely the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France. The ultimate goal is to propose appropriate guidelines for determining criminal liability arising from the use of autonomous vehicle technology in Thailand.

           The findings reveal that Thailand currently lacks specific legal provisions addressing criminal liability arising from the use of autonomous vehicles. Furthermore, the Thai Criminal Code, in its current form, is insufficient to be effectively applied to such cases. This research therefore recommends that the duties and liabilities of drivers and operators of autonomous vehicles be incorporated into Title 6 of the Criminal Code, which concerns offenses against public safety. Additionally, the study proposes that definitions and classifications of autonomous vehicle levels be included in relevant traffic laws to ensure the effective application of the law to emerging technological developments.