In one paragraph
Florida's CS/CS/HB 1289 (Chapter 2021-233) defines a low-speed autonomous delivery vehicle (fully autonomous, meeting the federal low-speed vehicle standard, not built to carry people) and lets it run on roads posted at 35 mph or less and, under conditions, up to 45 mph (about one continuous mile unless allowed more, right lane, pulling over for queued traffic). It needs specified lights and identification and autonomous-vehicle insurance, which the owner, teleoperation system owner or remote operator may provide. Equipment rules aimed at human drivers do not apply to fully autonomous vehicles. Effective July 1, 2021.
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What it means for business
Autonomous delivery companies may run occupant-free low-speed delivery vehicles on most local Florida roads if they meet the equipment and insurance requirements.
Key provisions
- s. 316.003: defines 'low-speed autonomous delivery vehicle' and lets the Department of Transportation set personal delivery device weight limits by rule
- s. 316.2122: operation on streets and roads posted at 35 mph or less, and up to 45 mph under specified conditions
- Must have headlamps, stop lamps, turn signals, taillamps, reflectors and identification numbers
- Insurance under s. 627.749(2)(a), provided by the owner, the teleoperation system owner, the remote human operator or a combination
- s. 316.215: state equipment rules relevant only to human drivers do not apply to fully autonomous vehicles driven only by an automated driving system
- Federal NHTSA rules control where they conflict
Latest legislative action
Jun 29, 2021. Approved by Governor June 29, 2021; Chapter No. 2021-233
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