Autonomous Trucks
While California has allowed public autonomous commercial truck testing since 2019, current state law forbids testing or deployment of autonomous vehicles that weigh over 10,000 pounds, prohibiting self-driving semi-trucks and big rigs. History of Autonomous Vehicles Testings in CaliforniaIn 2014, California began testing light-duty autonomous vehicles with a driver behind the wheel. The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) said it has been over a decade since legislation enabling self-driving was passed. The group said they want to ensure Californians see the safety benefits and supply chain of autonomous vehicle trucks. Autonomous Trucking Industry Push for Public ProcessFor years, the autonomous vehicle industry has been trying to persuade state legislators to reconsider its regulation.