Bill would task NHTSA with creating safety standards for AVs

A bill has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that would direct the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to create federal safety standards for autonomous vehicles (AVs). This legislative move follows multiple incidents where AVs have obstructed emergency services, and would mandate safety data reporting, a 24/7 hotline for officials, and geofencing capabilities.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Autonomous Vehicles.