The recent emergence of smart vehicles is raising legal issues, particularly concerning insurance law. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of these issues under French law. It analyzes how the current legal framework adapts to these new technologies and identifies areas requiring adjustment. The classification of self-driving vehicles being discussed, the existing system of motor liability and compulsory insurance seems largely capable of addressing accidents involving partially or highly automated vehicles. However, potential areas for adjustment in general insurance contract law are highlighted, particularly regarding risk statements and claims notifications. In addition, while different grounds of liability for manufacturers and designers of self-driving vehicles and automated driving systems are explored, liability for defective products seems more suitable. The potential need for compulsory insurance for manufacturers and designers is also considered. Ultimately, while French law seems relatively well-prepared for partially or highly automated vehicles, further clarification and adjustments are needed, especially concerning the liability and insurance of manufacturers and designers of such technologies.

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Insurance Contract Law and Smart Vehicles Under French Law

  • Victorine Tournaire

摘要

The recent emergence of smart vehicles is raising legal issues, particularly concerning insurance law. This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of these issues under French law. It analyzes how the current legal framework adapts to these new technologies and identifies areas requiring adjustment. The classification of self-driving vehicles being discussed, the existing system of motor liability and compulsory insurance seems largely capable of addressing accidents involving partially or highly automated vehicles. However, potential areas for adjustment in general insurance contract law are highlighted, particularly regarding risk statements and claims notifications. In addition, while different grounds of liability for manufacturers and designers of self-driving vehicles and automated driving systems are explored, liability for defective products seems more suitable. The potential need for compulsory insurance for manufacturers and designers is also considered. Ultimately, while French law seems relatively well-prepared for partially or highly automated vehicles, further clarification and adjustments are needed, especially concerning the liability and insurance of manufacturers and designers of such technologies.