Bill > A09705

This bill provides that a person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of New York state without a human driver, provided that the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets certain conditions. It defines key terms such as "automated driving system," "fully autonomous vehicle," and "human driver." The bill requires insurance and registration of these vehicles as fully autonomous, and outlines responsibilities following crashes involving them. It also establishes that fully autonomous vehicles and automated driving systems are governed exclusively by this new article and that no other state or local entities can prohibit their operation or impose additional requirements. The bill also exempts fully autonomous vehicles designated to be operated exclusively by the automated driving system from certain motor vehicle equipment laws.