Federal regulators hope states will change draft policies for autonomous vehicles in light of new recommendations from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Among other things, NHTSA suggests each state establish an automated safety technology committee to help lead policy efforts, as well as an application process for manufacturers seeking to test automated vehicles within the state.
NHTSA on Sept. 20 released model state policy along with recommendations for how auto manufacturers should assess the safety of autonomous vehicle technology (see related story in this issue). Though the documents are not legally binding, NHTSA Administrator Mark Rosekind said he ...
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