Self-driving cars

Google Threatens DMV That It Will Pick Up Its Toys and Drive Elsewhere

Submitted by John Simpson on Tue, 02/02/2016 - 16:52

Google is telling the California Department of Motor Vehicles that if proposed regulations are enacted that require a human driver behind the wheel, capable of taking control of a self-driving robot car, the company will take the vehicles elsewhere.

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New DMV Robot Car Rules Prioritize Safety

Submitted by John Simpson on Thu, 12/17/2015 - 14:49

The California Department of Motor Vehicles has just issued draft rules covering the public use of self-driving robot cars that incorporate a key safety provision long advocated by Consumer Watchdog, sponsor of this website. The draft regulations require robot cars to have a steering wheel and pedals and be occupied by a licensed driver capable of taking control of the vehicle when necessary.

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