DOT Aims to Lower Barriers to Autonomous Tech for Trucks and Cars
https://www.truckinginfo.com/332397...rriers-to-autonomous-tech-for-trucks-and-cars
"NHTSA’s pre-rule seeks comment on identifying and addressing regulatory barriers to the deployment of ADS-equipped vehicles posed by certain existing FMVSS. The agency said it is is also interested in hearing from the public on various approaches that could be used to measure compliance with the FMVSS for vehicles that are not equipped with conventional controls, including steering wheels and brake pedals. “Public comments received during this stage will help inform NHTSA’s path forward,” the agency noted."
"The pre-rule released by FMCSA seeks public comment on questions related to several regulatory areas to help the agency “better understand how changes to its rules can account for significant differences between human operators and ADS.”
These questions focus on such topics as:
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"NHTSA’s pre-rule seeks comment on identifying and addressing regulatory barriers to the deployment of ADS-equipped vehicles posed by certain existing FMVSS. The agency said it is is also interested in hearing from the public on various approaches that could be used to measure compliance with the FMVSS for vehicles that are not equipped with conventional controls, including steering wheels and brake pedals. “Public comments received during this stage will help inform NHTSA’s path forward,” the agency noted."
"The pre-rule released by FMCSA seeks public comment on questions related to several regulatory areas to help the agency “better understand how changes to its rules can account for significant differences between human operators and ADS.”
These questions focus on such topics as:
- Requirements of human drivers
- CDL endorsements
- Hours- of -Service rules
- Medical qualifications
- Distracted driving
- Safe driving
- Inspection
- Repair
- Maintenance
- Roadside inspections
- Cybersecurity