California’s Ban On Self-Driving Trucks Could Soon Be Over
Self-driving trucks may soon hit California highways as regulators move to end the long-standing autonomous trucking ban.
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California’s Ban On Self-Driving Trucks Could Soon Be Over Self-Driving Trucks: California Moves Closer to Lifting Longtime Ban California’s long-running ban on self-driving trucks may soon come to an end, and the shift could reshape the future of freight across the state. The California Department of Motor Vehicles has released revised rules that would finally allow companies to test, operate, and scale autonomous trucks on public highways. Many readers searching for when autonomous trucking will be legal in California or what the new regulations include will find early answers here: regulators have opened a 15-day public comment window set to end December 18, signaling that the long-delayed rule change may be nearing the finish line. Credit: Kodiak Robotics New DMV Proposal Opens the Door for Autonomous Truck Testing The DMV’s proposal marks a significant milestone for the state that has long been at the center of autonomous vehicle innovation. While robotaxis have become a common sight in San Francisco and parts of Los Angeles, autonomous truc…
