Due to China Road Traffic Ordinance, officials have clarified that Tesla's new autopilot feature is technically illegal until it has been approved. This means that if drivers use the autopilot feature and crash, they are likley to be prosecuted and will have to pay for the damages themselves, as insurers will not provide cover for such situations. It remains to be seen how this will affect Tesla in general, but as autonomous features become more advanced bureaucracy may need to take a back seat.
Due to Hong Kong's Road Traffic Ordinance, officials have clarified that Tesla's new autopilot feature is technically illegal until it has been approved. This means that if drivers use the autopilot feature and crash, they are likley to be prosecuted and will have to pay for the damages themselves, as insurers will not provide cover for such situations. It remains to be seen how this will affect Tesla in general, but as autonomous features become more advanced bureaucracy may need to take a back seat.