For the first time since their inception as a project in 2009, Google’s self-driving cars are being operated outside of California. (Most of the cars operating within California have been in Mountain View, a city in the Silicon Valley region of Northern California.) The city of Austin, TX, known for been a hotbed of technology and innovation, is truly privileged to have Google’s vehicles being driven on its roads.
As for the car being tested, Google is using a Lexus RX450h sport-utility vehicle that it outfitted with Google’s self driving technology. Testing the cars on Austin’s roads is only natural for Google, as they not only have offices in the capital of Texas, but have already started building “Google Fiberhoods” in many of Austin’s neighborhoods. The city is also laid out in a manner that makes it ideal for autonomous cars.
There are plans to add another vehicle to the fleet of self-driving cars in Austin. Right now, the Lexus vehicle is operating “a few square miles north and northeast” of Downtown Austin.
Texas has no current legislation regarding self-driving cars. Self-driving cars, unfortunately, have been involved in some accidents in California. Fortunately, in the 12 accidents, no one was injured.
A common legal inquiry regarding self-driving vehicles is in regards to whom is responsible should one get into an accident. An Austin Car Accident Attorney will help answer any legal questions you may have if you experience a run in with one of these self-driving cars.
If you’ve been involved in any car accident in and around Austin, contact the personal injury attorneys at Terry & Kelly, PLLC for assistance. Call 512-900-9000 to arrange a free consultation and case evaluation.
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