Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Preface
Contents
Figures and Tables
Summary
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Chapter One: Introduction
What Are Autonomous and Automated Vehicles?
Why Is Autonomous Vehicle Technology Important Now?
What Decisions Do Policymakers Face?
A Summary of the Social Costs of Driving
Effects of Autonomous Vehicle Technology on Safety and Crashes
Effect of Autonomous Vehicle Technologies on Mobility for Those Unable to Drive
Potential Effects on Traffic Congestion
Potential Effects on the Costs of Traffic Congestion
Land Use
Fuel Economy
Autonomous Vehicles Might Enable Alternative Fuels
How Will Travel Demand Affect Energy and Emissions?
Costs and Disadvantages
Conclusion
Chapter Three: Current State Law and Legislative Activity
Nevada’s Certificate of Compliance
Comparison of Enacted State Legislation
Nevada (NRS 482.A)
Florida (Fla. Stat. Title XXIII, Ch. 319, S 145)
California (Cal. Veh. Code, Division 16.6)
Washington, D.C. (L19-0278)
Arizona (HB 2167)
Hawaii (HB 1461)
New Jersey (A2757)
Oregon (HB 2428)
Wisconsin (SB 80)
Conclusion
A Brief History
Phase 2: Grand Challenges
Phase 3: Commercial Development
Making Sense of the World
Integrity, Security, and Verification
Policy Implications
Conclusion
Chapter Five: The Role of Telematics and Communications
Commercial Wireless Services
Dedicated Short-Range Communications
Wi-Fi
Stakeholder Viewpoints on Autonomous Vehicle Communications
Who Regulates It?
How Will the FCC Proceed to Make Decisions Concerning DSRC Spectrum?
How Will the FCC Weigh Competing Claims Concerning Spectrum Use?
Spectrum Policy Issues
Developmental Standards
Data Ownership and Privacy
Conclusion
Chapter Six: Standards and Regulations and Their Application to Autonomous Vehicle Technologies
Overview of Regulations for Automobiles
Case Study: Air-Bag Regulation
Current Standards and Regulations for Autonomous Vehicle Technologies
Standards and Regulations to Facilitate Human-Machine Interaction
Performance Standards and Regulations
Conclusion
Chapter Seven: Liability Implications of Autonomous Vehicle Technology
Theories of Driver Liability
Autonomous Vehicle Technologies, Liability of Drivers, and Insurance
Liability of Manufacturers
The Role of Cost-Benefit Analysis
Types of Defectiveness
Human-Computer Interaction
Effect of Regulation on Liability and Preemption
Explicit Legislative Preemption
Conclusion
Chapter Eight: Guidance for Policymakers and Conclusion
Risks from Market Failure
Risks from Regulation
Risks from Liability
Federal Statute Limiting Tort
No-Fault Approach
Irrebuttable Presumption of Driver Control of Vehicle
What Principles Should Guide Policymakers?
Policy Research Needs
Conclusion
Appendix: Conclusions from Qualitative Interviews with Stakeholders
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