REGULATIONS : US AND EUROPE
US In the US , the regulatory landscape varies significantly from state to state , with each state responsible for its own autonomous driving laws .
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) has proposed safety standards and sought public input on automated driving system safety principles .
Several states , including California and Nevada , have enacted legislation to authorise the testing and operation of autonomous vehicles on public roads , with autonomous taxis already operating in locales within such states .
EU The EU has been working towards a harmonised approach to autonomous vehicle regulation . Germany , in particular , has been at the forefront of these efforts :
Germany Germany has established a legal framework for both Level 3 and Level 4 autonomous driving .
The country allows autonomous driving on public roads and has opened up public roads for large-scale tests with autonomous passenger cars and trucks . Key aspects of German regulations include :
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