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NY S06052
Bill
Status
5/16/2019
Primary Sponsor
Timothy Kennedy
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AI Summary
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Directs the Department of Transportation to conduct a comprehensive study on designating certain roads at University at Buffalo North Campus and in the Town of Amherst for autonomous vehicle technology testing.
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Establishes three testing zones in Amherst with specific road segments: Zone One (Flint Road and John James Audubon Parkway), Zone Two (Flint Road Loop and surrounding roads), and Zone Three (John James Audubon Parkway, Lee Road, White Drive, and Hamilton Road).
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Requires installation of smart sensors or other technology necessary for autonomous vehicle testing and compliance with existing insurance requirements for vehicle fleets.
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Authorizes the Erie County Sheriff, University at Buffalo Campus Police, and Town of Amherst Police to supervise autonomous vehicle testing activities.
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Requires the Department of Transportation to report findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature within six months of the act's effective date and promulgate related regulations within ninety days of delivering the report.
Legislative Description
Authorizes the commissioner of transportation to conduct a comprehensive study on designation of private roads on the University at Buffalo North Campus and public roads in the town of Amherst for the purposes of autonomous vehicle technology testing.
Last Action
COMMITTED TO RULES
12/28/2020