Understanding AV Regulation
States appear to have taken the lead when it comes to regulating the operation of autonomous vehicles (AVs) but that decision has left a legal patchwork of little uniformity across the nation. Arising from this lack in uniformity is the question of whether AVs are allowed or prohibited absent express authorization. While the answer is still unsettled, it is probable that, in the absence of legislation to the contrary, AVs are legal. However, even in states that have opted to expressly address AVs, there still exists many inconsistencies in how the technology is regulated. This document looks at federal oversight, state authorization, federal and state legislation, and criminal law implications of AVs. The appendix includes a list of states with deployment laws.
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Corporate Authors:
Alabama Transportation Policy Research Center
Tuscaloosa, AL United States -
Authors:
- Hockstad, Trayce
- Fisher, Justin
- Publication Date: 2021-9
Language
- English
Media Info
- Media Type: Digital/other
- Features: Appendices; Figures; Photos; References; Tables;
- Pagination: 19p
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Autonomous vehicles; Oversight; Policy, legislation and regulation; State laws; States
- Subject Areas: Highways; Law; Vehicles and Equipment;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 01841370
- Record Type: Publication
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Apr 4 2022 10:41AM