This bill amends KRS 186.763 and KRS 281.764 to prohibit Kentucky school districts from using fully autonomous vehicles as school buses or for student transport. It also prohibits operating a fully autonomous vehicle if it requires an operator with a commercial driver's license.
If you operate a school district in Kentucky, you must not use fully autonomous vehicles for student transport to avoid penalties.
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What This Means
Kentucky's HB223 seeks to regulate the use of fully autonomous vehicles within school districts. It specifically prohibits these vehicles from being used as school buses or for transporting students and prohibits operation if a commercial driver's license is required.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits Kentucky school districts from using fully autonomous vehicles as school buses.
- Prohibits operating a fully autonomous vehicle if it requires an operator with a commercial driver's license.
- Amends KRS 186.763 and KRS 281.764 to conform with the new regulations.
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| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| A. Tackett Laferty | Primary |
| B. Chester-Burton | Primary |
| C. Freeland | Primary |
| D. Graham | Primary |
| J. Blanton | Primary |
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Who: School districts in Kentucky
Penalty: Potential legal repercussions and safety liabilities
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