Trump updates Biden’s robo-car crash reporting rule to benefit Tesla
a year ago
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- President Trump’s transportation department retains Biden-era rule for reporting crashes involving autonomous vehicles but makes key changes.
- The revised rule removes reporting requirements for Level 2 system crashes unless they involve fatalities or vulnerable road users.
- Tesla benefits significantly from the change as its Autopilot and Full Self-Driving features are Level 2 systems.
- Under the previous rule, Tesla reported over 1,500 crashes, accounting for 40 out of 45 fatal crashes.
- The Automated Vehicle Exemption Program (AVEP) is expanded to include domestically produced vehicles, previously limited to imports.
- USDOT officials claim the changes aim to reduce red tape and foster innovation while maintaining safety standards.