California for autonomous, self-driving cars

Plan for, autonomous, or self-driving cars passes California senate hurdle. - Los Angeles Times


2012-05-21: "A bill that allows for the use of self-driving cars on California’s roads passed the California State Senate.


SB1298 by State Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Pacoima) would establish guidelines for such "autonomous vehicles" to be tested and operated in California. The bill now goes to the Assembly for consideration next month."


Ongong negotiations about liability

Driverless vehicles would be required to have a licensed driver behind the wheel and be ready to take over should a problem arise