First global rules adopted for self-driving cars, U.N. says (opens original article in a new tab)

The U.N. adopted the first global regulations for fully autonomous vehicles, creating uniform safety standards to support international deployment and address regulatory fragmentation.

• First global regulations for fully autonomous vehicles adopted by U.N. agency
• Regulations establish uniform safety requirements to facilitate international rollout of self-driving cars
• New framework requires strict testing, safety governance, and continuous monitoring for ADS systems