§ 50–2352. Autonomous vehicles permitted.

DC Code § 50–2352 (2019) (N/A)
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An autonomous vehicle may operate on a public roadway; provided, that the vehicle:

(1) Has a manual override feature that allows a driver to assume control of the autonomous vehicle at any time;

(2) Has a driver seated in the control seat of the vehicle while in operation who is prepared to take control of the autonomous vehicle at any moment; and

(3) Is capable of operating in compliance with the District’s applicable traffic laws and motor vehicle laws and traffic control devices.

(Apr. 23, 2013, D.C. Law 19-278, § 3, 60 DCR 2119.)