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Provides that a person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets certain conditions; defines terms; requires insurance and that such vehicle is registered as a fully…
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New York's A 539-B (2023-2024) would have added Vehicle and Traffic Law Article 34-E allowing a person to operate a fully autonomous vehicle (SAE Level 4 or 5) on public roads without a human driver if the automated driving system is engaged, the vehicle can reach a minimal risk condition after a failure, a law enforcement interaction plan is filed and proof of insurance under VTL Article 6 is submitted. A city of five million or more could set local rules for for-hire services. The enacting clause was stricken July 22, 2024; the bill died with the 2023-2024 session.
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What it means for business
None: the bill died at the end of the 2023-2024 session.
Key provisions
- New VTL §§ 1290-1298: a person may operate a fully autonomous vehicle without a human driver if the system is engaged, can achieve a minimal risk condition after a failure and can comply with traffic laws "when reasonable to do so" unless the Department grants an exemption
- Before operating, file a law enforcement interaction plan with the Department and submit proof of financial responsibility under VTL Article 6
- The automated driving system is treated as the driver and as licensed; the owner must report crashes and the vehicle must remain at the scene as Article 22 requires
- The Department is the sole state agency to implement the article and localities could not ban or add fees or taxes, except a city of five million or more could set rules for for-hire services
- Vehicles must be registered and titled as fully autonomous; added § 383-a (equipment) and § 301-c (inspection)
- Would have taken effect on the 90th day after becoming law; enacting clause stricken July 22, 2024
Latest legislative action
Jul 22, 2024. enacting clause stricken
Sponsors (showing 5 of 12)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Amy Paulin D | Primary |
| BRAUNSTEIN | Primary |
| CAHILL | Primary |
| GUNTHER | Primary |
| Kenny Burgos | Primary |
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