Fewer road collisions predicted in Hertfordshire - but they may be more serious

But incidents that do happen are likely to be more serious.

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service deal with around 460 traffic accidents a year – accounting for most of the service’s rescue work.

But according to the draft Integrated Risk Management 
Plan (IRMP), that could 
dramatically change with the “rapid” development of 
driverless vehicles.

However it adds: “The 
automation of vehicles could also mean higher speed 
limits and increased roadway capacity due to decreased need for safety gaps so an RTC (road traffic collision) would have a much bigger impact.

“Hertfordshire Fire 
and Rescue Service will be paying close attention to the development of this 
technology and will ensure our operational protocols adapt accordingly.”