Method for handling failures in an autonomous vehicle

Abstract

A method for handling failures in an autonomous vehicle is provided. The method comprises detecting a failure in the autonomous vehicle. The method further comprises determining whether the autonomous vehicle is in an open road area or in a restricted area. When the autonomous vehicle is determined to be in the restricted area, the method comprises handling the failure according to a restricted area configuration by determining whether a predetermined safety condition is fulfilled. When the predetermined safety condition is determined to be fulfilled, the method further comprises allowing the autonomous vehicle to leave the restricted area.

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