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This bill updates Arizona's autonomous vehicle laws by modifying definitions, operational requirements, and regulatory frameworks for vehicles with up to level 3 conditional automation. The bill defines an "autonomous vehicle" as a vehicle equipped with up to level 3 conditional automation and introduces the term "human safety operator" to mean a licensed person physically present in the vehicle. Key changes include removing previous requirements for fully autonomous vehicles to submit detailed plans to state agencies, and instead establishing more flexible guidelines for vehicle operation. The bill restricts autonomous vehicle passenger and goods transport, mandating that passenger transport is only allowed for personal or non-revenue use, and goods transport requires a human safety operator who can monitor and intervene if necessary. The legislation also prohibits local governments from imposing additional taxes or fees on autonomous vehicles, and limits enforcement and implementation of these regulations to the state's Department of Transportation and Department of Public Safety. Additionally, the bill maintains that when an automated driving system is engaged, it is considered the vehicle's driver for purposes of assessing compliance with traffic laws, and ensures that existing traffic laws do not prohibit autonomous vehicle operation if the vehicle complies with the chapter's requirements.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82890