The Czech Republic is preparing the legal and technical framework for fully autonomous vehicles. For now, however, cars without drivers are not allowed on Czech roads. At the moment, only limited semi-autonomous driving is permitted, and only on selected highway sections. Since the beginning of this year, vehicles equipped with advanced systems have been allowed to operate in what is known as Level 3 automation. In these cases, the driver may temporarily hand over control, but must be ready to intervene immediately if conditions change. According to the Ministry of Transport, no fully self-driving cars are currently registered in the country. These semi-autonomous systems can function only on clearly defined stretches of highway, where traffic flows in separate lanes and pedestrians and cyclists are prohibited. The vehicle must also confirm that all onboard systems are operational. Weather conditions play a decisive role. Reduced visibility caused by fog, heavy rain or snowfall automatically disqualifies the use of automated mode. When the car detects that it has entered an approved section and that conditions meet the criteria, it alerts the driver that autonomous driving is available. If the situation changes — for example due to deteriorating weather or road conditions — the... The post The Czech Government Lays the Groundwork for a Driverless Future appeared first on Prague Morning .