VA SB670

Establishes a regulatory framework for commercial operation of fully autonomous vehicles (SAE Level 4 or 5) in Virginia, requiring operators to obtain an autonomous operation certificate from the Department of Motor Vehicles

Requires operators to submit a law-enforcement interaction plan and manufacturers to submit a safety management plan before vehicles can be titled, registered, or operated without a human driver

Mandates $1 million in liability insurance coverage when the automated driving system is engaged, with standard financial responsibility requirements also applying

Prohibits mandatory arbitration clauses and forum selection clauses in agreements with passengers or individuals involved in crashes with autonomous vehicles

Imposes civil penalties up to $1,000 per day for violations and authorizes the Department to suspend or revoke certificates if vehicle operation endangers the public