The NHTSA has announced plans to expedite the Part 555 exemption process, allowing automakers to deploy self-driving vehicles devoid of human-operated controls like steering wheels or pedals. The current procedure has been deemed complex and unsuitable for automated systems, prompting the need for a streamlining. While manufacturers will still need to establish that these vehicles maintain equivalent safety features to standard ones, the agency's intent is to facilitate quicker advancements in the autonomous vehicle sector, reflecting an evolving regulatory landscape supporting technological innovation.
The NHTSA plans to streamline the Part 555 exemption process for automakers of self-driving vehicles, aiming to replace the lengthy and complex regulations with a faster approach.
This change is set to help manufacturers demonstrate safety equivalency for vehicles without traditional controls, as the NHTSA recognizes the current process is not suited for automated driving systems.
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