Join Thomas Wasson and Sidley counsel Adam Raviv on this episode of Truck Tech as they delve into the complex world of emerging autonomous vehicle (AV) regulations. Adam’s experience as former Chief Counsel at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) provides him unparalleled insights into the current regulatory landscape for autonomous trucks and robotaxis and into how agencies like the NHTSA and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) interact.
Discover why there's a "Wild West" of state and local rules, the implications of existing federal motor vehicle safety standards, and the critical role of safety cases in AV development. Learn about the current state of federal AV regulations and the voluntary AV STEP program, why companies are building redundant safety systems and conducting extensive third-party validations, the stark differences in deploying autonomous trucks versus robotaxis, and the intense public scrutiny and viral potential of AV incidents.
Listen to the full episode, “Unpacking Autonomous Vehicle Regulations: What Fleets & Tech Companies Need to Know” below, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.
