Autonomous Trucks: New Rules for Driverless Commercial Transport
This act permits commercial trucks equipped with advanced autonomous systems (Level 4 and 5) to operate on interstate roads without a human driver. It aims to facilitate the development and use of autonomous technologies in transportation, potentially impacting delivery costs and goods availability. The act removes legal barriers that previously required a human driver in such vehicles.
Key points
Allows autonomous trucks (Level 4 and 5) to operate without a human driver on board in interstate commerce.
Streamlines federal regulations to remove human driver requirements, such as hours of service or drug testing, for autonomous vehicles.
Prohibits regulations that unduly burden or discriminate against autonomous vehicles compared to traditional commercial vehicles.
Introduces definitions for "remote driver" and "remote assistance" for autonomous vehicles.
Status:
Introduced
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