New guidelines intend to standardize AV regulations nationwide and promote the safe expansion of emerging technologies.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy introduced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) new Automated Vehicle (AV) Framework, intended to foster innovation, protect public safety, and prevent a patchwork of conflicting state regulations.
The framework prioritizes safety on public roads, eliminates unnecessary regulatory barriers, and supports the commercial deployment of automated vehicles. Initial steps include updating Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards to accommodate AVs and streamlining the Standing General Order on Crash Reporting to focus on critical safety data.
“By streamlining the SGO for Crash Reporting and expanding an existing exemption program to domestic vehicles, we are enabling AV manufacturers to develop faster and spend less time on unnecessary process, while still advancing safety,” said NHTSA Chief Counsel Peter Simshauser. “These are the first steps toward making America a more welcoming environment for the next generation of automotive technology.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Secretary Duffy to seek God’s direction as he manages the Transportation Department.
- For Chief Counsel Simshauser as he oversees the development of the Automated Vehicle Framework.
Sources: Department of Transportation
