Topic: BC bans the operation of Level 3, 4, and 5 self-driving

[Ontariodriver]

British Columbia Bans All Cars Equipped With Level 3 Driving Assists.

https://driveteslacanada.ca/news/bc-bans-level-3-and-higher-autonomous-vehicles/#:~:text=As%20April%205%2C%202024%2C%20the%20Motor%20Vehicle%20Act,driving%20at%20these%20levels%20without%20the%20system%20engaged.

As April 5, 2024, the Motor Vehicle Act in BC bans the operation of Level 3, 4, and 5 self-driving vehicles on public roads unless authorized by the province. The ban even extends to driving a vehicle capable of autonomous driving at these levels without the system engaged.

[ktm525]

good

[dkaz]

Doesn't affect Level 2 autonomous driving systems like Tesla FSD, GM Super Cruise, and Ford Blue Cruise.

Mercedes Benz and BMW's upcoming Level 3 autonomous driving systems will be banned, but right now they're only permitted in California and Nevada anyway.

[Ontariodriver]

Doesn't affect Level 2 autonomous driving systems like Tesla FSD, GM Super Cruise, and Ford Blue Cruise.

Mercedes Benz and BMW's upcoming Level 3 autonomous driving systems will be banned, but right now they're only permitted in California and Nevada anyway.

This is what I'd call the future; it'll be everywhere before we know it. There are all sorts of characters out there. Personally, I find it a bit strange—I buy a car because I enjoy driving, not to be chauffeured around. That would be a snooze fest for me. Maybe if I were a thousand years old, I'd change my mind.

[ktm525]

Motorcycles and old cars are the last refuge...

[sailor723]

Doesn't affect Level 2 autonomous driving systems like Tesla FSD, GM Super Cruise, and Ford Blue Cruise.

Mercedes Benz and BMW's upcoming Level 3 autonomous driving systems will be banned, but right now they're only permitted in California and Nevada anyway.

This is what I'd call the future; it'll be everywhere before we know it. There are all sorts of characters out there. Personally, I find it a bit strange—I buy a car because I enjoy driving, not to be chauffeured around. That would be a snooze fest for me. Maybe if I were a thousand years old, I'd change my mind.

IDK   While I enjoy driving there are times when I could see it being appealing. There's often not a lot enjoyable about driving long distance on large divided highways.  Getting these systems to the point of being able to kick back and watch a movie or read a book during an 800 km day wouldn't be all bad. There is also the potential for higher speeds/shorter intercity travel times if we ever reach the point where all vehicles are under control of an autonomous system and moving in unison.

Obviously futuristic and far more advanced than today's systems but someday who knows......

[rrocket]

Doesn't affect Level 2 autonomous driving systems like Tesla FSD, GM Super Cruise, and Ford Blue Cruise.

Mercedes Benz and BMW's upcoming Level 3 autonomous driving systems will be banned, but right now they're only permitted in California and Nevada anyway.

This is what I'd call the future; it'll be everywhere before we know it. There are all sorts of characters out there. Personally, I find it a bit strange—I buy a car because I enjoy driving, not to be chauffeured around. That would be a snooze fest for me. Maybe if I were a thousand years old, I'd change my mind.

IDK   While I enjoy driving there are times when I could see it being appealing. There's often not a lot enjoyable about driving long distance on large divided highways.  Getting these systems to the point of being able to kick back and watch a movie or read a book during an 800 km day wouldn't be all bad. There is also the potential for higher speeds/shorter intercity travel times if we ever reach the point where all vehicles are under control of an autonomous system and moving in unison.

Obviously futuristic and far more advanced than today's systems but someday who knows......

I have well over 50k kms on my self driving unit. And use it precisely in the way you describe...the boring, mindless trips and slogs.

It's just another tool like cruise control to be used where appropriate.

[sailor723]

Doesn't affect Level 2 autonomous driving systems like Tesla FSD, GM Super Cruise, and Ford Blue Cruise.

Mercedes Benz and BMW's upcoming Level 3 autonomous driving systems will be banned, but right now they're only permitted in California and Nevada anyway.

This is what I'd call the future; it'll be everywhere before we know it. There are all sorts of characters out there. Personally, I find it a bit strange—I buy a car because I enjoy driving, not to be chauffeured around. That would be a snooze fest for me. Maybe if I were a thousand years old, I'd change my mind.

IDK   While I enjoy driving there are times when I could see it being appealing. There's often not a lot enjoyable about driving long distance on large divided highways.  Getting these systems to the point of being able to kick back and watch a movie or read a book during an 800 km day wouldn't be all bad. There is also the potential for higher speeds/shorter intercity travel times if we ever reach the point where all vehicles are under control of an autonomous system and moving in unison.

Obviously futuristic and far more advanced than today's systems but someday who knows......

I have well over 50k kms on my self driving unit. And use it precisely in the way you describe...the boring, mindless trips and slogs.

It's just another tool like cruise control to be used where appropriate.

I guess it's a question of when does it reach the point when ongoing human supervision is no longer considered necessary?  Airliners spend most of their time on autopilot but one pilot is always required in the seat, alert and monitoring the systems. 

[Guy]

It's the same for Level 2 autonomous driving which requires to keep your hands on the wheel or monitor your eyes to make sure they stay on the road; and that works, at least in the Ford Blue cruise system.

[PJungnitsch]

There is also the potential for higher speeds/shorter intercity travel times if we ever reach the point where all vehicles are under control of an autonomous system and moving in unison

That would be huge during heavy traffic in the commute, having a few driving under the limit and some way over is always a giant PITA. Throw in those that insist on checking/talking on their phones and it's not a good recipe

Farm equipment has had 'autosteer' for 30 years now, and it's been adopted to the point where it's basically standard on anything new