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OK SB1541
OK SB1541Autonomous vehicles; allowing fully automated vehicles to operate on public roads. Effective date.
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Introduced
02/07/2022
02/07/2022
In Committee
04/14/2022
04/14/2022
Crossed Over
03/08/2022
03/08/2022
Passed
04/27/2022
04/27/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/29/2022
04/29/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act ENROLLED SENATE BILL NO. 1541 By: Rosino and Bergstrom of the Senate and Miller of the House An Act relating to motor vehicles; allowing for operation of fully autonomous vehicles; stating conditions for operation; requiring submission of law enforcement interaction plan prior to operation; describing contents of plan; authorizing the Department of Public Safety to promulgate certain rules; requiring fully autonomous vehicles submit proof of financial responsibility of a certain amount; requiring vehicle to remain on the scene of certain accidents; requiring owner report certain accidents; allowing certain entities to operate on- demand autonomous vehicle network; making certain exception; requiring registration as an autonomous vehicle; requiring proper titling; requiring titling as an autonomous vehicle; allowing for operation of certain autonomous vehicles under certain conditions; allowing for human control of autonomous vehicles; allowing for operation of fully autonomous commercial vehicles; allowing fully autonomous vehicles certain equipment exemptions; providing for exclusive governance of fully autonomous vehicles and automated driving systems; authorizing the promulgation of rules; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-102, which relates to persons exempt; stating that an automated driving system is a licensed driver of the vehicle it is installed upon; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1701, which relates to definitions; modifying definitions; defining terms; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 1702, which relates to state law preempting county and municipal laws; updating statutory language; providing for codification; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Fully automated vehicles
AI Summary
This bill allows for the operation of fully autonomous vehicles on public roads in Oklahoma without a human driver, provided certain conditions are met. Key provisions include:
- Requiring submission of a law enforcement interaction plan prior to operating a fully autonomous vehicle without a human driver, detailing communication procedures and vehicle removal in an emergency.
- Mandating proof of at least $1 million in financial responsibility coverage for the operation of fully autonomous vehicles.
- Specifying that fully autonomous vehicles must remain at the scene of an accident and that the owner must report any accidents.
- Permitting the operation of on-demand autonomous vehicle networks, with some exceptions to laws governing transportation network companies and taxis.
- Requiring proper registration, titling, and identification of fully autonomous vehicles.
- Allowing for the operation of fully autonomous commercial vehicles with certain exemptions from laws applicable only to human drivers.
- Providing that automated driving systems are considered licensed drivers of the vehicles they are installed in.
- Preempting local governments from prohibiting, restricting, or regulating the operation of vehicles equipped with automated driving systems.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Approved by Governor 04/29/2022 (on 04/29/2022)
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