California regulators have proposed new regulations allowing the testing of self-driving heavy-duty trucks on public roads, previously banned due to safety concerns. The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles aims to align its laws with those of other states where such testing is already underway. These regulations will introduce stricter data-reporting requirements for manufacturers and give the DMV more enforcement powers. However, significant opposition is anticipated from labor groups worried about job losses, particularly after a defunct bill aimed to require human drivers in these vehicles was vetoed by Governor Newsom.
California regulators have recognized the need for updated legislation regarding self-driving trucks, with a new proposal focusing on testing heavy-duty autonomous vehicles on public roads.
The proposed regulations include increased data-reporting requirements for manufacturers and allow the DMV to enforce compliance incrementally instead of outright suspensions.
Advocates for labor, particularly the Teamsters union, have raised concerns about job security for truck drivers, emphasizing the necessity for human oversight in autonomous vehicle operations.
Despite criticism, Governor Gavin Newsom believes current laws adequately govern self-driving technologies, suggesting that added regulations may be redundant.
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