Signed by Governor Laura Kelly

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that authorizes the use of driverless vehicles

Highlights:

• Authorizes driverless-capable vehicle on public highways if vehicle meets the following conditions (Sec. 2):

• The vehicle is capable of achieving minimal risk condition if a malfunction of the automated driving system occurs;

• While in driverless operation, the vehicle is capable of operating in compliance with the applicable traffic and motor vehicle safety laws;

• When required by federal law, the vehicle bears the required manufacturer's certification label indicating that at the time of the manufacture the vehicle has been certified to be in compliance with all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards; and

• The driverless capable vehicle cannot exceed 34,000 pounds on tandem axles. 

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to adopt a conference report that authorizes the use of driverless vehicles

Highlights:

• Authorizes driverless-capable vehicle on public highways if vehicle meets the following conditions (Sec. 2):

• The vehicle is capable of achieving minimal risk condition if a malfunction of the automated driving system occurs;

• While in driverless operation, the vehicle is capable of operating in compliance with the applicable traffic and motor vehicle safety laws;

• When required by federal law, the vehicle bears the required manufacturer's certification label indicating that at the time of the manufacture the vehicle has been certified to be in compliance with all applicable federal motor vehicle safety standards; and

• The driverless capable vehicle cannot exceed 34,000 pounds on tandem axles. 

Full Bill Text