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While driving a car, it is possible to do something, even on accident, that can land a person in jail. These crimes do not have the option of paying a fine in l
by paulnpace 1y ago
While driving a car, it is possible to do something, even on accident, that can land a person in jail. These crimes do not have the option of paying a fine in lieu of prison time.
A "self-driving" car can cause the same accident but gain advantages over a human driver that the person ultimately responsible is no longer held to the same set of laws.
This seems to undermine foundations of law, placing the owners of those assets into a different legal category from the rest of us.
- porphyra 1y agoCurrently, penalties for, say, killing someone while driving are already incredibly light. * Driver whose vehicle struck and killed girl gets $1,200 fine" [1] * Driver who allegedly struck and killed Staten Island baby charged with $750 fine and 15 days in jail [2] * Driver who hit Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp won't be charged following his death [3] [1] https://vancouversun.com/news/driver-whose-vehicle-struck-and-killed-toddler-gets-1200-fine-and-probation https://vancouversun.com/news/driver-whose-vehicle-struck-an... [2] https://nypost.com/2022/05/27/shannon-cocozza-who-allegedly-struck-killed-staten-island-baby-charged-cops/ https://nypost.com/2022/05/27/shannon-cocozza-who-allegedly-... [3] https://people.com/sports/driver-who-hit-jets-assistant-coach-greg-knapp-wont-be-charged/ https://people.com/sports/driver-who-hit-jets-assistant-coac...
- paulnpace 1y agoThese are examples application of law, such as decisions from prosecutors or a judicial system.