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Waymo self-driving car navigating city traffic, San Francisco, California, August 20, 2024. (Photo by Smith Collection\/Gado\/Getty Images) <\/p>\n
AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is launching a new authorization system for companies looking to operate automated motor vehicles.<\/p>\n
A new goes into effect next month that requires companies using automated vehicles to be authorized by TxDMV with the following requirements:<\/p>\n
Complies with all applicable Texas traffic and motor vehicle lawsIs equipped with a recording deviceUses an automated driving system that complies with federal lawCan achieve minimal risk condition in the event of a system failureHas a proper title and registrationMaintains motor vehicle insurance <\/p>\n
The process allows companies to submit their applications online through the Texas Motor Carrier Credentialing System.<\/p>\n
The new laws outlined in Senate Bill 2807 go into effect on May 28.<\/p>\n
Automated vehicles in Texas <\/p>\n
The backstory:<\/p>\n
Autonomous driving services are already operating in major Texas cities. Dallas, Houston, Austin and San Antonio are all serviced by the driverless ride-share company Waymo.<\/p>\n
In Austin, the service has received dozens of complaints about vehicles stalling, speeding and crashing<\/a>.<\/p>\n There have also been complaints of vehicles illegally passing school buses<\/a>.<\/p>\n In March, Swedish company Einride announced plans to bring autonomous freight trucks to Central Texas<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Source: Information in this article comes from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles and previous FOX Local reporting.<\/p>\n