Bill > AB2286

This bill requires manufacturers of autonomous vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more to report collisions involving their vehicles on public roads to the Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days. It also mandates these manufacturers to annually submit disengagement reports detailing the circumstances and conditions under which the autonomous mode was deactivated. Additionally, the bill prohibits the operation of these larger autonomous vehicles on public roads without a human safety operator physically present in the vehicle. The bill also directs the Department of Motor Vehicles to submit a report by January 1, 2030, or 5 years after testing commences, evaluating the performance of autonomous vehicle technology and its impact on public safety and employment in the transportation sector. This report will inform the Legislature's decision on whether to remove, modify, or maintain the requirement for a human safety operator in these larger autonomous vehicles.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

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