Driverless car bill passed in California.

Driverless car bill passed in California

Driverless car bill passed in California.

The legislation sets a framework for safety and performance regulations to test driverless cars. A licensed driver would still need to be behind the wheel as a back-up, however, to over-ride the auto-pilot at any time. "Autonomous vehicles are another example of how California's technological leadership is turning today's science fiction into tomorrow's reality," said Brown. "This law will allow California's pioneering engineers to safely test and implement this amazing new technology." Google executives and elected leaders, who joined Brown for a signing ceremony at Google's headquarters, said the bill paves the way for new technology that could reduce highway fatalities, pollution and congestion while expanding mobility options for elderly and disabled people. In May this year the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles issued Google with the first license to test its self d...

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@krishanmeetoo » 28 Sep '12, 9am
RT @2morosEngineers: California's driverless car bill is passed, putting the state one step closer to self-driving cars: [link]
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California's driverless car bill is passed, putting the state one step closer to self-driving cars: [link]
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Driverless car bill passed in California. [link]
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