AV manufacturers can begin testing self-driving vehicles weighing over 10,001 pounds on California roads.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles lifted a ban on autonomous vehicles over 10,001 pounds, effectively allowing manufacturers to test and deploy heavy-duty driverless vehicles in the state.
According to Reuters, public agencies and universities will be allowed to operate medium-duty autonomous vehicles up to 14,001 pounds. "The new regulations also expand safety and oversight requirements for all classes of autonomous vehicles, the California DMV said in a statement."
Manufacturers must begin testing with safety drivers before progressing to driverless operation and must complete 500,000 miles of testing at each phase. "However, vehicles will still be required to stop at patrol stations and comply with state and federal commercial motor vehicle rules."
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