Britain to allow watching TV while behind the wheel of a self-driving car

The Verge

According to The Verge, the new UK law comes with some restrictions: "A car will need to be driving itself at the time, and the driver must be ready to take back control of the vehicle if required. Importantly, drivers will only be allowed to view content 'through the vehicle’s built-in infotainment apparatus.' The thinking here is that an infotainment system can stop showing a TV show or film when the car needs the driver’s attention, unlike a phone. Using a handheld phone while driving, regardless of its use, will remain illegal."