California DMV finally adopts regulations for autonomous vehicles on public roads!
The rules were set for prototype testing, registration, insurance and self-reporting for any vehicle manufacturer. Testers must obtain a trial permit from the DMV and comply with permit requirements when testing autonomous vehicles on California roads and highways, made effective on Sept. 16, 2014!
California DMV requirements:
- Must register the test vehicle/s with DMV.
- Must maintain $5 million insurance/surety bond.
- Complete previous successful autonomous vehicle operation and under controlled conditions.
- Use qualified test drivers who completed the system's training program and must follow all provisions of the CA Vehicle Code.
- Test driver must sit in the driver seat and capable of taking complete control of the autonomous vehicle.
- Must report to DMV any incident involving test vehicle/s or any situation where the autonomous system disengages during operation.
The DMV is also creating initial rules governing the PUBLIC operating approved-autonomous vehicles, expected to be adopted by Jan. 1, 2015!
DMV Adopts Autonomous Vehicle Testing Rules
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http://www.darpa.mil/NewsEvents/Rele...014/03/13.aspx
I remember the first open-source autonomous design challenge, DARPA Grand Challenge in 2004. They had their qualifying tests at the Irwindale Speedway, CA and the off-road course, Barstow,CA to Primm,NV. No robot finished the course. The next year, 2005 Grand Challenge, five robots completed the course. The 2 million dollar-winning Stanford University team had 'Stanley', a VW Touareg. 'He' finished the 7.3 mile course in the time of 6:54! The 2007 Urban Challenge took place in a closed Victorville air force base. The 60 mile course was completed by a Carnegie Mellon University Chevy Tahoe in about 4 hours.
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