| August 2026

The Liability Risk of Fully Automated Vehicles

Third sub-study, conducted as part of the ABSOLUT II project.

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Abstract

As part of the Absolut II project, IKEM is providing legal guidance on the integration of a fully automated shuttle into the local public transit system. The study examines whether automation and the use of technical supervision lead to a shift in liability. It focuses in particular on the roles of the operator as the vehicle owner and the manufacturer.

Related projects

ABSOLUT II

IKEM examines the legal framework for automated minibuses and their integration into public transport.

IKEM-Author(s)

Sarah Marenbach

sarah.marenbach@ikem.de

+49 30 408 1870-47

Timon Plass

timon.plass@ikem.de

+49 (0)30 408 1870-46

Further information

Autonomous driving, Liability, Mobility, Traffic law
Mobility

Suggested citation:
Marenbach, Sarah; Plass, Timon; Hartmann, Emily: The Liability Risk of Fully Automated Vehicles. Third sub-study, conducted as part of the ABSOLUT II project. 2026.