Pennsylvania Sets Stage for Increased AV Oversight

Government Technology: The commonwealth of Pennsylvania has drafted guidelines for autonomous vehicle testing, but it’s unclear whether car manufacturers will comply. Without legislative action, there’s still no requirement beyond having a licensed driver behind the wheel of a self-driving car.

“The law currently is silent on vehicle automation,” said Roger Cohen, senior adviser to the secretary of the Department of Transportation, who is coordinating the state’s direction on autonomous vehicles. “And by its silence, it is permissive as long as the provision is met that there is a licensed driver at the steering wheel and is in control of the vehicle,” he said.

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