SELF DRIVE Act

The SELF DRIVE Act, also known as Bill 115 hr 3388, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to regulate the development and deployment of self-driving vehicles. The bill was introduced in 2017 and passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support.

The SELF DRIVE Act seeks to establish a framework for the testing and deployment of autonomous vehicles on public roads. It outlines requirements for manufacturers to meet in order to ensure the safety and reliability of self-driving technology. These requirements include submitting safety assessments to the Department of Transportation, obtaining certification for their vehicles, and reporting any incidents or crashes involving autonomous vehicles.

The bill also addresses concerns about cybersecurity and data privacy, requiring manufacturers to implement measures to protect the information collected by self-driving vehicles. Additionally, the SELF DRIVE Act preempts states from enacting their own regulations on autonomous vehicles, in order to create a consistent regulatory environment across the country. Overall, the SELF DRIVE Act is aimed at promoting innovation in the development of self-driving technology while ensuring the safety of the public. It represents a step towards integrating autonomous vehicles into the transportation system and addressing the regulatory challenges that come with this emerging technology.