Mercedes-Benz debuts turquoise exterior lights to indicate the car is self-driving
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Most street legal vehicles utilize a combination of three colored lights: white for headlights and reverse lights, red for tail and brake lights, and orange for blinkers....

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  • froh42@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    11 months ago

    Different regulations apply for the driver when the car is autonomous vs controlled by a driver.

    These lights do not indicate driving assists like Tesla’s autopilot but full level 3 and above autonomy. In level 3 for example, Mercedes is responsible for any damages due to accidents - not the driver.

    Also in level 3 the driver may legally use their phone, which is illegal for a car driver normally and give them a ticket.

    So there IS a legal requirement to find out about the autonomy level of a car from outside.