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Driverless cars closer to U.S. green light

Existing U.S. laws pose few barriers to adoption of autonomous vehicle technology so long as cars and trucks stick with existing designs allowing humans to take control, the NHTSA said Friday.

By Alan Levin, Bloomberg | Updated on March 11, 2016
NHTSA is planning pilot programs across the country to test driverless vehicles, working with states on developing new model laws, and evaluating federal regulations for what changes may be required. (Photo: iStock)

(Bloomberg) — Existing U.S. laws pose few barriers to adoption of autonomous vehicle technology so long as cars and trucks stick with existing designs allowing humans to take control, the agency overseeing traffic safety said Friday.

It’s only when manufacturers push the envelope by developing vehicles without such things as traditional steering wheels and brake pedals that regulations may block new autonomous technology, according to a report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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