Do self driven cars break the speed limit?

Do self driven cars break the speed limit?

Sadhbh Farrell

Nov 2011 Filed under: future cars

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Expert answer

Hi Sadhbh,

Autonomous cars are programmed to keep within the speed limits at all times. The driver cannot change that, though of course they can take control and do whatever they want themselves at any time.

Bear in mind that there is no self-driven car on sale as yet.

Here's our article on the experience of being driven by one on the public road.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser
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