Vetoed by Governor Gavin Newsom

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that limits self-driving delivery trucks, and requires a trained "safety" driver.

Highlights:

• Limits self-driving delivery trucks and requires manufacturers of autonomous vehicles with a gross weight of 10,001 lbs. or more report to the department of motor vehicles any collision on a public road that involves one of their vehicles (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits the operation of autonomous vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 lbs. or more without a trained human safety operator physically present in the autonomous vehicle at the time of operation (Sec. 1).

• Requires the department of motor vehicles to by January 1, 2029, or 5 years after commencement of testing, submit a report to state legislature on the performance of autonomous vehicle technology and athe impact on public safety and employment in the transportation sector (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that limits self-driving delivery trucks, and requires a trained "safety" driver.

Highlights:

• Limits self-driving delivery trucks and requires manufacturers of autonomous vehicles with a gross weight of 10,001 lbs. or more report to the department of motor vehicles any collision on a public road that involves one of their vehicles (Sec. 1).

• Prohibits the operation of autonomous vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 lbs. or more without a trained human safety operator physically present in the autonomous vehicle at the time of operation (Sec. 1).

• Requires the department of motor vehicles to by January 1, 2029, or 5 years after commencement of testing, submit a report to state legislature on the performance of autonomous vehicle technology and athe impact on public safety and employment in the transportation sector (Sec. 1).

• Specifies that the provisions of this bill shall take effect upon passage and approval by the governor (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text