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DOT Issues Automated Vehicle Safety Policy

DOT issued federal policy for automated vehicles on Sept. 20 in preparation for the safe testing and deployment of new auto technologies.

“Automated vehicles have the potential to save thousands of lives, driving the single biggest leap in road safety that our country has ever taken,” said DOT Secretary Anthony Foxx. “This policy is an unprecedented step by the federal government to harness the benefits of transformative technology by providing a framework for how to do it safely.”

Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA), chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said, “The rapid pace of innovation in autonomous vehicle technology should not occur in a vacuum. There must be a consistent framework that helps guide the development, testing and delivery of autonomous vehicles to the marketplace without stifling innovation and the creativity of the free market. I look forward to more thoroughly reviewing NHTSA’s guidelines and working with stakeholders in both industry and government on this important issue.”

The policy sets an approach to providing safety assurance and facilitating innovation through four key parts: a 15-point safety assessment, model state policy, current regulatory tools of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and modern regulatory tools.

DOT is soliciting additional public comments for the next 60 days on the policy here. DOT intends to update the policy annually in response to public comments.
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