The bill exempts fully autonomous vehicles from certain regulations, allowing them to operate without a human driver and establishes insurance and operational requirements. It authorizes the Florida Turnpike Enterprise to enter into agreements to fund and operate facilities.
If you operate autonomous vehicles in Florida, you must comply with new insurance and operational requirements or face penalties.
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What This Means
Florida's new bill on autonomous vehicles allows fully autonomous vehicles to operate without a human driver, redefining the regulatory landscape for automated driving systems. It also sets forth insurance and operational guidelines for on-demand autonomous vehicle networks, impacting businesses in the transportation sector. This legislation aims to streamline the operation of autonomous vehicles while ensuring safety and compliance. Additionally, it authorizes the Florida Turnpike Enterprise to enter into agreements to fund and operate facilities.
Key Provisions
- Exempts autonomous vehicles from certain prohibitions.
- Human operator not required for fully autonomous vehicles.
- Automated driving system deemed operator when engaged.
- Establishes insurance requirements for autonomous vehicle networks.
- Revises registration requirements for autonomous vehicles.
- Promotes uniformity in laws governing autonomous vehicles.
- Authorizes the Florida Turnpike Enterprise to enter into agreements to fund and operate facilities.
Latest Legislative Action
Chapter No. 2019-101
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Fischer R | Sponsor | HD-016 |
| State Affairs Committee | Sponsor |
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Amendments (3)
Compliance Checklist
Who: Operators of autonomous vehicles.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance.
Who: Manufacturers and operators of autonomous vehicles.
Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance.
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