Automated Driving System Commercial Motor Vehicle

The bill prohibits using an automated driving system to drive a commercial motor vehicle unless an individual who holds a commercial driver's license is in the vehicle, is in the driver's seat if the vehicle is transporting hazardous materials, monitors the vehicle's driving, and intervenes, if necessary, to avoid illegal or unsafe driving. The penalty is $1,000 for a first offense; is $2,000 for a second offense; and doubles for each subsequent offense. The bill does not apply to light duty vehicles.

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(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)