Washington SB5042 establishes requirements for autonomous vehicles, including federal standards, human safety operators, and reporting of collisions.

Washington SB5042 sets forth regulations for autonomous vehicles, including the requirement that they meet federal standards and be operated by a human safety operator who can intervene if necessary. The bill mandates that autonomous vehicles be registered in the state and that a human safety operator be present to monitor and control the vehicle. Additionally, it requires self-certifying entities to provide advance notice to law enforcement and submit annual reports to the legislature summarizing testing information.

Washington SB5042 establishes requirements for autonomous vehicles, including federal standards, human safety operators, and reporting of collisions.

Washington SB5042 sets forth regulations for autonomous vehicles, including the requirement that they meet federal standards and be operated by a human safety operator who can intervene if necessary. The bill mandates that autonomous vehicles be registered in the state and that a human safety operator be present to monitor and control the vehicle. Additionally, it requires self-certifying entities to provide advance notice to law enforcement and submit annual reports to the legislature summarizing testing information.