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NHTSA holds public meeting on updated driverless guidance

Nov. 8, 2017

On Nov. 6, 2017, the NHTSA held a meeting to address concerns about provisions of the guidance, specifically the safety self-assessment asked of automakers. Following the opening remarks by acting administrator Heidi King, a panel of NHTSA’s staff heard comments from various stakeholder groups.

Motor Age Wire Reports

In September 2017, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released new federal guidance for Automated Driving Systems (ADS): A Vision for Safety 2.0. This document updates the original 2016 guidance by incorporating public and congressional feedback.

Nathanial Beuse, associate administrator, Vehicle Safety Research, U.S. Department of Transportation
Debbie Sweet, automated vehicle policy adviser, NHTSA

As with the original guidance, A Vision for Safety 2.0 is voluntary. To view a recording of the meeting, please go to http://bit.ly/2zCqu4Q

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