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UK Bill Makes Automakers Legally Liable for Self-driving Car Wrecks
The British government’s potential regulations for self-driving vehicles make automakers, rather than car owners, legally liable for automobile wrecks. King Charles told Parliament the government would introduce an Automated Vehicles Bill in the coming parliamentary session. The legislation establishes fines … Continue reading
Massachusetts Legislature to Hold Hearings on AG Safety Bill
The Massachusetts legislature Joint Committee on Transportation is holding a hearing today about the House and Senate bills that would create state auto glass replacement safety standards. The identical bills are two of several pieces of legislation “regarding bicycles and … Continue reading
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California Department of Insurance Proposes Major Course Correction on Auto Insurance Group Discounts
The California Department of Insurance has released proposed regulations to reform how insurance companies offer group discounts based on occupation, education, and other arbitrary factors that historically have not been available to drivers in less-affluent and more diverse communities. If … Continue reading
U.S. Issues New Safety Rule Governing Driverless Vehicles
NHTSA said it hopes the final rule “provides regulatory certainty that, despite their innovative designs, vehicles with ADS technology must continue to provide the same high levels of occupant protection that current passenger vehicles provide.” Click here to read more. … Continue reading
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Rhode Island Revises Auto Glass Regulations
The Department of Business Regulation in Rhode Island has released a revision to its regulation document that details the laws and regulations the auto glass repair industry must abide by. In the revision, the department updates ambiguous language that may … Continue reading