Maryland lawmakers pump the brakes on driverless cars with new proposal
Maryland lawmakers consider new rules for driverless cars
Maryland lawmakers are considering new regulations for autonomous vehicles, with a proposal that would require a human driver to be present when operating on state highways.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Maryland lawmakers are considering new regulations for autonomous vehicles, with a proposal that would require a human driver to be present when operating on state highways.
During a legislative hearing Thursday, Montgomery County Delegate Vaughn Stewart pushed for restrictions, citing safety concerns.
"I don't want Maryland to be a test site for this," Stewart said. "I don't want to have Maryland children or Maryland families lose a loved one, so that they can work out the kinks in their technology.
Driverless cars could be making their way to DC
The DC council heard arguments on Thursday from tech advocates that want the District to allow autonomous vehicles to be driven without a human test person inside.
The bill would also mandate manufacturers to report all traffic violations involving driverless cars.
Public skepticism about the technology remains high.