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Industry Insights: California's New AV Law Shows What Driverless Really Requires
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Fusion42 · 6 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
California enacted SB 1246 to regulate autonomous vehicles by requiring remote drivers physically in the US, local incident response technicians, and detailed emergency coordination for both passenger and heavy-duty autonomous vehicles, beginning July 2028.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.
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You must factor in human response as a core part of your autonomous fleet operation in California, not just software and hardware. Build relationships with local technicians and emergency networks now to safeguard service uptime and regulatory compliance.
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