Bill > AB1777

This bill amends the California Vehicle Code to establish new requirements for autonomous vehicles that operate without a human operator physically present in the vehicle, commencing July 1, 2026. Key provisions include requiring manufacturers to maintain a dedicated emergency response telephone line, equip vehicles with two-way voice communication devices to enable emergency responders to communicate with remote human operators, and comply with emergency geofencing messages issued by emergency response officials. The bill also authorizes peace officers to issue notices of autonomous vehicle noncompliance and requires manufacturers to provide those notices to the Department of Motor Vehicles. The bill specifies that these new provisions will not apply to commercial motor vehicles over 10,001 pounds or passenger transportation vehicles, and the Department of Motor Vehicles is required to adopt regulations to implement the bill's requirements.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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