Mandatory Consumer Disclosure on Capabilities and Limits of Partially Automated Vehicles.
This Act establishes new rules for the sale and advertising of vehicles equipped with partially automated driving systems. Its goal is to protect consumers by prohibiting misleading claims and requiring manufacturers to provide clear notices detailing exactly what these systems can and cannot do, and which driving tasks the human driver must still perform. This ensures citizens can use new vehicle technology more safely and knowingly.
Key points
Manufacturers are prohibited from making claims that imply partially automated systems (like advanced cruise control) are fully self-driving.
Upon purchasing a new partially automated vehicle, buyers must receive a clear notice detailing the system's capabilities, limitations, and the specific tasks (e.g., monitoring the road) that remain the driver's responsibility.
New vehicles must feature standardized labels clearly indicating the automated functions, required driver supervision, and operational restrictions (e.g., geographical or weather limits).
Any software updates that materially change the performance of the automated system must be clearly communicated to the vehicle owner.
Status:
Introduced
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