UK vehicles may soon be able to park safely using remote control if proposals to a referendum on updating the Highway Code are accepted . The new laws take a step towards " level 5 " driverless vehicles that do n't require a human driver and may not even be equipped with a steering wheel or pedals . The UK ’s Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles determines level 5 to be " shut off , eyes off " automatically . Remote control parking could be particularly useful for drivers with mobility issues . The consultation also covers the use of motorway assistance vehicles .
UK drivers may soon be permitted to park cars using remote control if proposals to a consultation on updating the Highway Code are accepted. The new laws indicate a step towards "level 5" driverless vehicles that don't require a human driver and may not even be equipped with a steering wheel or pedals. The UK’s Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles determines level 5 to be "hands off, eyes off" driving. Remote control parking could be particularly useful for drivers with mobility issues. The consultation also covers the use of motorway assistance technology.