The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced the adoption of new autonomous vehicle (AV) regulations…
Under the updated regulations, AV manufacturers may now apply for permits to test and deploy heavy-duty autonomous vehicle technology on California roadways.
The rules also expand safety and oversight requirements for all classes of AVs, enabling law enforcement agencies to cite AV companies for moving violations committed by their vehicles, requiring AV companies to respond to first responder calls within 30 seconds and authorizing local emergency officials to issue electronic geofencing directives to clear AVs from active emergency zones…
The regulations establish enhanced safety readiness criteria in the permitting process, new standards for remote operations personnel and broader data reporting and enforcement tools. [The regulations also allow] AV transit vehicles up to 14,001 pounds GVWR to be operated by public entities or universities.