The US state of Oklahoma allows autonomous vehicles to increase traffic safety.
Officially, autonomous driving, as the industry never tires of repeating, is supposed to road safety raise. That is the main argument of Governor Kevin Stitt, who signed a corresponding law in the spring and which is now about to go into effect. Senator Paul Rosino, R-Oklahoma City, also uses this argument.
The law allows the use of fully autonomous vehicles on state roads. The regulation applies to both private and commercial vehicle operators. In this way, a person can operate a fully autonomous vehicle unmanned, provided the automated driving system is activated and the vehicle meets certain conditions specified in the regulation.
Another requirement is the submission of an interaction plan to law enforcement. This must demonstrate how to communicate with a fleet support specialist during vehicle operating hours and how to safely take the vehicle off the road. Also, autonomous mode must be recognizable and insurance must cover $1 million. Additional information is optional.
Oklahoma is one of 30 US states that allow autonomous vehicles by law. Another six states allow testing of affected vehicles driving with no human behind the wheel. Five other states allow autonomous vehicles through legislation and executive orders.
So far, Oklahoma has lagged behind the trend, but the opportunity for economic revitalization and jobs is keen to be missed amid a shortage of Travelers. Because already in spring announced CEVA Logistics and Kodiak Robotics, freight deliver from Texas to Oklahoma City. A major freight route in the United States. However, critical voices see that transport suffers from overcapacity – too many trucks, trailers and drivers. You should pay better for this.