New York bill A04901 allows fully autonomous vehicles to operate on public roads without a human driver, provided certain conditions are met.

Bill A04901 amends the vehicle and traffic law to permit the operation of fully autonomous vehicles without a human driver, provided the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets specific conditions. These conditions include the vehicle being equipped with controls allowing a human driver to intervene, having two distinct sensing modalities to detect and track obstacles, and being capable of operating in compliance with traffic and motor vehicle safety laws.

New York bill A04901 allows fully autonomous vehicles to operate on public roads without a human driver, provided certain conditions are met.

Bill A04901 amends the vehicle and traffic law to permit the operation of fully autonomous vehicles without a human driver, provided the automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets specific conditions. These conditions include the vehicle being equipped with controls allowing a human driver to intervene, having two distinct sensing modalities to detect and track obstacles, and being capable of operating in compliance with traffic and motor vehicle safety laws.