POWERFUL MUSIC
VOICE-OVER: The technology of self- driving cars is developing extremely fast.
The car is already very autonomous,
driving a short distance behind another self-driving car,
driving autonomously onto the motorway, automatic parking.
THE POWERFUL MUSIC CONTINUES
The Netherlands wishes to stimulate the developments
in the field of self-driving transportation,
but believes this requires a common European approach.
A first step towards this end is taking place in Amsterdam.
For the first time, EU Transport ministers get together with the car industry
to experience what is already possible in the field of autonomous vehicles.
A unique event in Europe.
MINISTER SCHULTZ VAN HAEGEN: We believe that self-driving vehicles
can help us use less fuel, help us reduce the number of accidents
and help us improve the capacity on our roads.
THE POWERFUL MUSIC CONTINUES
VOICE-OVER: A necessary condition for the success of the self-driving car
is that laws are changed, so you can drive across Europe without any problems.
Because now, for example, in almost every country,
you're still obliged by law to watch the traffic and sit behind the steering wheel.
Therefore, structural cooperation is required between member states,
the Commission and the industry to be able to move forward.
The Declaration of Amsterdam will be the basis for the future
of self-driving technology in Europe.
THE POWERFUL MUSIC CONTINUES A BIT, THEN STOPS