For the purpose of assessing compliance with applicable traffic or motor vehicle laws:
| (1) |
| (a) |
When an ADS is operating a motor vehicle, the ADS is the operator, and shall satisfy electronically all physical acts required by a conventional driver in operation of the vehicle. |
| (b) |
The ADS is responsible for the compliant operation of the vehicle and is not required to be licensed to operate the vehicle. |
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| (2) |
| (a) |
If a vehicle with an engaged level three ADS issues a request to intervene, the ADS is responsible for the compliant operation of the vehicle until disengagement of the ADS. |
| (b) |
If a vehicle with an engaged level four or five ADS issues a request to intervene, the ADS is responsible for the compliant operation of the vehicle until or unless a human user begins to operate the vehicle. |
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| (3) |
The ADS is responsible for compliant operation of an ADS-dedicated vehicle. |
Enacted by Chapter 459, 2019 General Session
