The UK policy is to ensure that motorists will be required to take out dual insurance for driverless cars . New two - in - one policies will be introduced that will alert the motorist if an accident happens in drive mode and the car if the vehicle causes an accident in driverless mode . Insurers may reclaim payouts on driverless - mode vehicles from manufacturers . The Association of automotive Insurers warned that the introduction of driverless cars may raise the cost of insurance initially . The first autonomous cars are expected to hit Britain 's roads in 2020 .
The UK government is to announce that motorists will be required to take out dual insurance for driverless cars. New two-in-one policies will be introduced that will cover the motorist if an accident happens in drive mode and the car if the vehicle causes an accident in driverless mode. Insurers may reclaim payouts on driverless-mode accidents from manufacturers. The Association of British Insurers warned that the introduction of driverless cars may raise the cost of coverage initially. The first autonomous cars are expected to hit Britain's roads in 2020.