California SB1246 regulates autonomous vehicles, focusing on safety, emergency response, and operational standards.

California SB1246 establishes regulations for autonomous vehicles to ensure public safety and effective emergency response. It mandates that manufacturers equip vehicles with manual override systems accessible to law enforcement and firefighters. Manufacturers must also provide two-way communication devices for emergency officials to contact remote operators within 30 seconds. The bill requires manufacturers to dispatch local incident technicians for vehicle immobilization or relocation upon request.

California SB1246 regulates autonomous vehicles, focusing on safety, emergency response, and operational standards.

California SB1246 establishes regulations for autonomous vehicles to ensure public safety and effective emergency response. It mandates that manufacturers equip vehicles with manual override systems accessible to law enforcement and firefighters. Manufacturers must also provide two-way communication devices for emergency officials to contact remote operators within 30 seconds. The bill requires manufacturers to dispatch local incident technicians for vehicle immobilization or relocation upon request.