DOT releases automated vehicle guidance ‘3.0’ for comment, announces upcoming rulemakings

The Department of Transportation has released a new federal guidance for comment on “preparing for the future of transportation,” specifically focused on the safe integration of autonomous vehicles, while detailing upcoming rulemakings on self-driving vehicles being undertaken by DOT offices.

AV 3.0, released Thursday, builds upon but does not replace the previous voluntary guidance, “Automated Driving Systems 2.0: A Vision for Safety.” According to DOT, AV 3.0 “provides new multi-modal safety guidance, reduces policy uncertainty and clarifying roles, and...