Government urged to outlaw remote driving of vehicles from overseas

The Law Commission of England and Wales made the recommendation in its advice to ministers on how to regulate remote driving.

Remote driving of vehicles from abroad should be banned in the UK, a Government-commissioned review has found (Aaron Chown/PA) (PA Wire)

Remote driving of vehicles from abroad should be banned in the UK, a Government-commissioned review has found.

The Law Commission of England and Wales made the recommendation in its advice to ministers on how to regulate vehicles being controlled by individuals in remote locations.

This technology is already used in controlled environments such as warehouses and farms, but potential future applications include the delivery of rental cars to customers.