Autonomous vehicle bill arrives into Florida statutes
A new Florida law could now pave the way for driverless delivery in the state.
Gov.
HB 1289) into law that sets a new framework around an aspect of autonomous vehicles.
The law, which goes into effect Thursday, authorizes the operation of low-speed autonomous delivery vehicles as defined by the federal government. The empty vehicles are limited to roads with speed limits of 45 mph or less, though the vehicles will only move at speeds of 35 mph or less.
“Florida has truly become a leader in this conversation,” said Sen.
Jeff Brandes, a St. Petersburg Republican, during Session. “We’re seeing more and more of this conversation.”
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The federal government's program working with states and developers of automated vehicles has grown from a pilot operation to one with 52 participants.