Automakers criticize California cyber rules as encroaching on NHTSA authority

Industry groups representing automakers say the California Department of Motor Vehicles has exceeded its authority by setting cybersecurity requirements in its proposed rule for self-driving vehicles, arguing the issue falls within the sole jurisdiction of the federal government under the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The California DMV in March issued a new draft rule on autonomous vehicles, requiring automakers to obtain certifications for cybersecurity prior to deploying self-driving vehicles. The March proposed rule requires vehicles to be certified...