SB1315 regulates advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles in California, ensuring safety and consumer choice.

SB1315 establishes regulations for advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles in California. It defines "advanced driver assistance system" and "autonomous vehicle" based on SAE International standards. Manufacturers must obtain insurance and submit applications to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for testing and deployment. The DMV can impose additional safety requirements and may require a driver to be present. Vehicles must have mechanisms to engage and disengage autonomous technology and alert operators of failures. The DMV can assess fees for application processing.

SB1315 regulates advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles in California, ensuring safety and consumer choice.

SB1315 establishes regulations for advanced driver assistance systems and autonomous vehicles in California. It defines "advanced driver assistance system" and "autonomous vehicle" based on SAE International standards. Manufacturers must obtain insurance and submit applications to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for testing and deployment. The DMV can impose additional safety requirements and may require a driver to be present. Vehicles must have mechanisms to engage and disengage autonomous technology and alert operators of failures. The DMV can assess fees for application processing.