Fast Facts About Liability and Autonomous Cars
Current Legistlation of Autonomous Vehicles
Licensing human drivers
Registering vehicles in their jurisdictions
Enacting and enforcing traffic laws and regulations
Conducting safety inspections
Regulating car insurance and liability
Many states have preemptively enacted legislation regulating autonomous vehicles. The National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) released new federal guidelines for automated driving systems. The NHTSA'S Guidelines are voluntary and serve as a model example of what a good autonomous vehicle policy looks like.
The NHTSA regulation suggestions for states mirror the type of regulation states have had on non-autonomous vehicles. For example, the NHTSA lists state responsibility as:
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Licensing human drivers
Registering vehicles in their jurisdictions
Enacting and enforcing traffic laws and regulations
Conducting safety inspections
Regulating car insurance and liability
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Defines terms related to automated vehicles
Allows the operation of driverless vehicles on Texas roads
Regulates the required technology and equipment on board a driverless vehicle
Preempts local regulation of automated motor vehicles and automated driving systems
Specifies that the owner of an automated driving system is the operator of the vehicle when the system is engaged
Requires driverless vehicles to follow the Texas Transportation Code’s duties following an accident
Considers the system licensed to operate the vehicle
Allows an autonomous vehicle to operate in the state regardless of whether a human operator is present in the vehicle
Texas Autonomous Vehicle Laws
Texas is one of the 29 states that has enacted legislation on autonomous vehicles. In 2017, the state enacted SB 2205. The bill establishes the following:
Medical bills
Rehabilitation and physical therapy
Long-term care
Lost wages
Lost earning capacity
Pain and suffering
A Carlson Law Firm Attorney will Make a Difference in Your Autonomous Vehicle Crash
More than 33,000 people die from vehicle crashes in the United States every year. The goal of automated vehicles manufacturers is to have a safe system travel that removes human error. In short, self-driving cars have the potential to save lives. However, as of now, there is no proof that these vehicles actually improve safety on the roads. These vehicles can fail in several ways. A qualified Autonomous Vehicle Crash Attorney can help you prove the following damages:
Medical bills
Rehabilitation and physical therapy
Long-term care
Lost wages
Lost earning capacity
Pain and suffering
A Carlson Law Firm Attorney will Make a Difference in Your Autonomous Vehicle Crash
More than 33,000 people die from vehicle crashes in the United States every year. The goal of automated vehicles manufacturers is to have a safe system travel that removes human error. In short, self-driving cars have the potential to save lives. However, as of now, there is no proof that these vehicles actually improve safety on the roads. These vehicles can fail in several ways. A qualified Autonomous Vehicle Crash Attorney can help you prove the following damages:
Defines terms related to automated vehicles
Allows the operation of driverless vehicles on Texas roads
Regulates the required technology and equipment on board a driverless vehicle
Preempts local regulation of automated motor vehicles and automated driving systems
Specifies that the owner of an automated driving system is the operator of the vehicle when the system is engaged
Requires driverless vehicles to follow the Texas Transportation Code’s duties following an accident
Considers the system licensed to operate the vehicle
Allows an autonomous vehicle to operate in the state regardless of whether a human operator is present in the vehicle
Texas Autonomous Vehicle Laws
Texas is one of the 29 states that has enacted legislation on autonomous vehicles. In 2017, the state enacted SB 2205. The bill establishes the following: