Brian (Bryant) Walker-Smith
Lawyer and engineer and associate professor with expertise in automated driving law; co‑author of the SAE driving automation scale and a commentator on US litigation involving driver assistance technologies.
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Oct 7, 2025 • 29min
If a self-driving car crashes, who is liable?
Brian Walker-Smith, a lawyer and engineer specializing in automated driving law, joins Michael Hopkins, CEO of the National Transport Commission. They dive into the complexities of liability in accidents involving driver assistance technologies. Brian clarifies the SAE automation scale and discusses recent Tesla litigation trends, while Michael outlines Australia's evolving laws for autonomous vehicles. The conversation highlights who bears responsibility in crashes and the future of transport regulations as driverless cars become a reality.
