Autonomous Trucks
Since 2015, the operation of autonomous trucks on California roadways is prohibited. The state Department of Motor Vehicles is considering changes to the ban on autonomous trucks. Autonomous trucks challengeThe bill previously approved by the full Assembly addresses a possible rule change. Sponsored by Assemblymember Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, D-Winters, AB316 would restrict the use of autonomous trucks on California roadways. She added there is nothing about a human operator that prevents the autonomous trucking industry from testing and deploying autonomous vehicles anywhere in California.