An Act relative to providing multimodal transportation technologies
This bill allows fully autonomous vehicles (those with systems handling all driving functions without a human driver) to operate on Massachusetts roads under specific conditions. Operators must obtain a Department of Transportation license, ensure vehicles achieve a "minimal risk condition" during system failures, and submit law-enforcement interaction plans. It requires special vehicle registration, mandates that heavier vehicles (10,000+ lbs) still have a human driver, and treats the automated system as the legal "driver" when engaged. The bill also sets requirements for crash reporting and insurance coverage for these vehicles.
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Bill Driscoll
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