The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on Friday released its proposed rules for testing self-driving heavy-duty commercial vehicles on public roads in the state.
The state regulator said in a statement that the new framework would allow automotive developers to test self-driving trucks weighing 10,001 pounds or more on public roadways if they have a permit.
It also proposed updates to the guidelines for light-duty autonomous vehicles (AVs). If the new regulations are adopted, applications for AV testing would follow a phased permitting process.
“These include updated protocols for AV interactions with first responders and a new procedure for law enforcement to report potential non-compliance with traffic regulations by AVs,” DMV stated….