NHTSA Seeks Input on Autonomous Vehicles

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is seeking comment on the development of principles to govern the safe behavior of automated driving systems.

Automated driving systems hold potential to reduce crashes for motorcyclists. But the AMA is concerned about the ability of driver-assist and autonomous systems to detect nearby motorcycles and react appropriately to their presence.

The advance notice of proposed rulemaking was submitted to the Federal Register on Nov. 19, with comments due Feb. 1, and is available online at tinyurl.com/y6djebk5.

“This rulemaking will help address legitimate public concerns about safety, security and privacy without hampering innovation in the development of automated driving systems,” said U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao.