US EditionNew California regulations allow heavy-duty driverless vehicle testing, deployment
The rules create a phased permitting path and new safety reporting requirements as California opens the state to heavy autonomous freight vehicles.
- On Wednesday, the California Department of Motor Vehicles approved new regulations authorizing testing and phased commercial deployment of driverless heavy-duty trucks over 10,000 pounds, implementing enhanced safety reporting standards and enforcement tools.
- Governor Gavin Newsom's 2023 veto of AB 316 prompted the DMV to develop this framework, directing regulators to craft rules instead of permanently requiring human safety monitors for driverless trucks.
- Starting July 1, law enforcement may issue "Notices of AV Noncompliance" for moving violations, while emergency officials may issue "emergency geofencing directives" requiring vehicles to clear designated areas within 2 minutes.
- Manufacturers must demonstrate at least 1 million autonomous miles, including 500,000 miles during testing phases, before applying for commercial deployment permits through a phased permitting pathway.
- Positioned to compete with Texas and Arizona, California's framework faces ongoing opposition from the Teamsters union, which continues campaigns against driverless truck deployment citing safety and employment concerns.
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California adopts new rules allowing manufacturers to test and deploy heavy-duty autonomous vehicles
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on Tuesday adopted new regulations for autonomous vehicles, allowing manufacturers to test and deploy heavy-duty driverless vehicle technology on the state's roads.
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