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San Mateo County approves California’s first county-level plan for autonomous vehicles

Posted on Nov 13, 2024 in Policy & Regulation

The plan identifies the current local, statewide, and federal policies and regulatory frameworks for autonomous vehicles. It seeks to...

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PennDOT adopts new guidelines for for driverless vehicles

Posted on Oct 23, 2024 in Policy & Regulation

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has adopted new guidelines for the operation of highly automated vehicles (HAVs) on...

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What laws do self-driving cars have to follow? WeHo hopes to influence the rules

Posted on Oct 16, 2024 in Policy & Regulation

West Hollywood’s Transportation and Mobility Commission met Wednesday to discuss policies related to the growing presence of self-driving...

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New UN regulation paves way for deployment of driving assistance systems worldwide

Posted on Oct 4, 2024 in Policy & Regulation

A new United Nations Regulation on Driver Control Assistance Systems (DCAS), adopted by the UNECE World Forum for the Harmonization of...

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Tech firms applaud California’s heavy-duty AV proposal

Posted on Sep 27, 2024 in Perspective, Policy & Regulation

The proposal could unlock key trucking routes in a state that’s insulated itself from testing of heavy-duty autonomous vehicles on public...

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California issues draft regulations for operating autonomous trucks

Posted on Aug 31, 2024 in Policy & Regulation

The California Department of Motor Vehicles on Friday issued draft regulations on the operation of autonomous vehicles on highways, paving...

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California Senate panel advances limitation on autonomous trucks

Posted on Aug 19, 2024 in Policy & Regulation

Multiple bills moving through the California Senate address concerns about autonomous trucks and other autonomous vehicles....

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LA City Council votes to bolster ability to monitor, potentially regulate self-driving vehicles

Posted on Jun 12, 2024 in Policy & Regulation

The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to bolster its ability to monitor and potentially regulate driverless vehicles in the city....

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UAE announces new federal traffic law to regulate EVs, self-driving cars

Posted on Jun 10, 2024 in Policy & Regulation

The new traffic law, aims to facilitate the broader adoption of self-driving vehicles and electric cars, keeping in line with advances in...

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Bill legalizing self-driving cars in Alabama awaits approval from governor

Posted on May 15, 2024 in Policy & Regulation

A bill waits for action by Gov. Kay Ivey that would legalize self-driving cars on the roads in Alabama. If Ivey signs the bill passed by...

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State legislators continue looking into regulation of autonomous vehicles

Posted on May 9, 2024 in Policy & Regulation

State legislators are continuing their research on how to regulate autonomous vehicles in Montana. The Transportation Interim Committee...

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California lawmakers push for more autonomous vehicle oversight

Posted on May 6, 2024 in Policy & Regulation

State lawmakers held a hearing on Monday on SB 915, a bill aimed at giving local governments greater control over the operation of...

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Senators urge NHTSA to regulate autonomous vehicles  

Posted on Apr 22, 2024 in Policy & Regulation

Six senators are urging the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to get busy regulating autonomous vehicles, citing numerous...

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State senator from San Jose pushes new driverless vehicle bill

Posted on Apr 17, 2024 in Policy & Regulation

A state senator from the Bay Area is continuing a drive to get communities more control over driverless cars on their own streets. As it...

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Kentucky Lawmakers Override Veto, OK Fully Autonomous Vehicles

Posted on Apr 16, 2024 in Policy & Regulation

Kentucky has legally paved the way for autonomous vehicles on its roadways with the legislators gathering enough support April 12 to...

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Kentucky Lawmakers Override Veto, OK Fully Autonomous Vehicles

Posted on Apr 16, 2024 in Policy & Regulation

Kentucky has legally paved the way for autonomous vehicles on its roadways with the legislators gathering enough support April 12 to...

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Kentucky to allow phased-in addition of AVs to its roads

Posted on Apr 2, 2024 in Policy & Regulation

Kentucky has passed legislation to allow autonomous vehicles (AVs) on state roads on a phased-in basis with a “driver” behind the wheel...

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Professor says autonomous vehicles may lead to fewer crashes

Posted on Mar 31, 2024 in Perspective, Policy & Regulation

Fully autonomous vehicles could soon be permitted in the Commonwealth. House Bill 7, which creates regulations for vehicles that do not...

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Self-driving cars clear another hurdle on way to approval in Israel

Posted on Mar 17, 2024 in Policy & Regulation

Cross-ministerial team reviews legality of autonomous vehicle use in Israel, advising to keep current law as is, also proposing...

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Ky. bill for self-driving vehicles passes in Senate committee

Posted on Mar 7, 2024 in Policy & Regulation

House Bill 7 would establish rules and regulations to allow autonomous vehicles, also known as self-driving vehicles, to operate on...

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