US agency proposes to streamline self-driving car exemption reviews

Headline: Reuters

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday proposed a new national framework that could make it easier for companies to deploy at scale autonomous vehicles without traditional manual driving controls – like steering wheels, pedals, and sideview mirrors.
TechCrunch
A rule from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to implement the plan won't be finalized before President Joe Biden's term ends in January, leaving it in the hands of the next administration, which will be overseen by President-elect Donald Trump.
Newsweek
In the waning days of President Joe Biden's administration, the government's highway safety agency is proposing voluntary safety guidelines for self-driving vehicles.
Washington Times
Companies would have to give NHTSA information and data on the safety of the design, development and operations of the vehicles.
Associated Press

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