Impact and revolution on law on road traffic safety by autonomous driving technology in China

With rapid advancements in science and technology, artificial intelligence (AI) has found widespread applications in various fields. One notable area is autonomous driving technology, which is revolutionizing humanvehicle interactions and traffic regulations. In many countries, particularly China, autonomous driving technology is currently undergoing field tests as it reaches a mature stage of development. However, alongside technical progress, this technology presents several challenges to existing legal frameworks. Introducing autonomous vehicles on public roads necessitates adjustments to the current laws and regulations governing road traffic safety. This calls for comprehensive revisions, spanning from national legislation to local enforcement, and from independent regulations to gradual changes in laws. The existing administrative regulations need to be transformed into a comprehensive legislative system that can effectively address the future challenges posed by autonomous driving technology in China.