Here's what effective federal rules around autonomous vehicles could look like, according to a former DOT inspector general

As autonomous vehicle companies race to deploy self-driving technology, they face varying state laws that complicate their efforts. Major firms like Waymo and Tesla find the inconsistent regulations—a lack of liability insurance requirements in some states versus others—hurdles to widespread adoption. Former DOT inspector general Eric Soskin highlights a shift in manufacturer sentiment, where companies are now pushing for more federal oversight rather than less, signaling a need for a unified national policy. The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association has proposed a federal framework to address these challenges, advocating for clearer regulations.

Manufacturers in most industries...often say, 'Hey, I don't like regulation very much.' But in the autonomous vehicle space...manufacturers...saying, 'It would be great if the federal government would take on a bigger role here.'

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