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CA AB669

Bill

Status

Passed

10/4/2017

Primary Sponsor

Marc Berman

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the Department of Transportation's authority to test vehicle technologies that allow safe operation with less than 100 feet between vehicles, postponing repeal from January 1, 2018 to January 1, 2020
  • Requires the department to submit an updated report on testing findings to the Legislature on or before July 1, 2019
  • Exempts motor vehicles participating in the technology testing from the existing 100-foot spacing requirement between vehicles on state highways
  • Requires operators of test vehicles to hold a valid driver's license of the appropriate class for the participating vehicle
  • Prohibits testing on motor vehicles or streets and highways unless authorized by the Department of the California Highway Patrol

Legislative Description

Department of Transportation: motor vehicle technology testing.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 472, Statutes of 2017.

10/4/2017

Committee Referrals

Transportation9/7/2017
Appropriations7/12/2017
Transportation and Housing7/6/2017
Rules6/27/2017
Education5/24/2017
Rules5/11/2017
Appropriations4/19/2017
Higher Education3/2/2017

Full Bill Text

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