Traffic lights could be obsolete in 20 years due to self-driving cars - engineer

Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletterTraffic lights could become obsolete in 20 years, an engineer supporting a groundbreaking self-driving cars trial said. Two self-driving electric cars built by Japanese manufacturer Nissan have completed hundreds of laps around a 2.7-mile route featuring busy A roads in Woolwich, south-east London during the past two years. This enables the cars to change lanes well before encountering obstructions, creating a smoother flow of traffic. If we think about maybe 20 or 30 years time, can you start to then think about the infrastructure outside? The Government has previously expressed its commitment to introducing legislation that will enable the use of self-driving vehicles.