Vehicles: driving under the influence: driving automation.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill clarifies how driving under the influence laws apply to vehicles with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS). It defines ‘drive’ to include the volitional movement of a vehicle utilizing levels 0 through 3 of automation, provided a human driver is actively supervising and ready to take control. The bill also exempts local agencies and school districts from state reimbursement requirements due to the creation of a new crime.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘drive’ to include volitional movement of vehicles with levels 0-3 of driving automation.
- Specifies that a human driver must supervise and be ready to take control of automated vehicles.
- Applies this definition to existing DUI laws (Section 191.5 of the Penal Code and Sections 23103, 23152, and 23153 of the Vehicle Code).
- Exempts local agencies and school districts from state reimbursement for costs associated with the new law.
- Relates to the Society of Automotive Engineers’ definitions of driving automation levels.
Who is affected
- Drivers of vehicles with advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS)
- Law enforcement agencies
- Local government agencies
- School districts
- Automotive industry
Notable changes
- Expands the definition of ‘drive’ to include automated vehicle operation.
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