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AR HB1822: Concerning the operation of autonomous vehicles at railroad crossings

Effective Apr 16, 2019 Arkansas · 2019 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

HB1822 · where it stands

All steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Apr 16, 2019
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In one paragraph

Arkansas's HB 1822 (Act 1052 of 2019) amends the autonomous vehicle pilot program law. A pilot program's statement that its autonomous or fully autonomous vehicles can follow traffic and motor vehicle safety laws must include the ability to safely negotiate railroad crossings, unless the Arkansas Department of Transportation grants an exemption for operation at railroad crossings. The department must consult railroad companies operating in the state before granting any such exemption. The act took effect on the Governor's approval under an emergency clause, because autonomous vehicles could begin operating as soon as March 14, 2019.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Autonomous vehicle pilots in Arkansas must prove safe handling of railroad crossings or obtain an ArDOT exemption after railroad consultation.

Key provisions

  1. Ark. Code 27-51-1410(c)(3)(A)(i): pilot programs must state that the vehicles can comply with traffic and motor vehicle safety laws, including the capability to safely negotiate railroad crossings
  2. The Arkansas Department of Transportation may grant an exemption for operation of autonomous vehicles at railroad crossings
  3. 27-51-1410(c)(3)(A)(ii): the department must consult railroad companies operating in the state before granting an exemption
  4. Emergency clause: effective on approval by the Governor (April 16, 2019)

Latest legislative action

Apr 16, 2019. Approved by the Governor; Act 1052

Topics and industries

Related topics

Autonomous Vehicles

Affected industries

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