Department of Transportation Asks for Public Input Regarding Relaxing AV Regulations

June 3, 2019

Department of Transportation asks for public input regarding relaxing AV regulations

To better engage with developers of autonomous vehicles (AVs), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is looking to remove unnecessary regulation that could slow the testing and deployment of automated driving system (ADS) technology.

The DOT’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration  (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration  (FMCSA) both issued “advance notices of proposed rulemaking” and are seeking input to ensure that all potential approached are thoroughly considered before following through on regulatory action.

“One of the Department’s priorities is to prepare for the future by engaging with new technology while addressing legitimate public concerns about safety, security, and privacy, without hampering innovation,” says U.S. Transportation Secretary, Elaine L. Chao.

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