Oklahoma § 47-1703 - Conditions required to operate fully autonomous vehicles

§ 47-1703. Conditions required to operate fully autonomous vehicles

without a human driver.

A. A person, as defined in Section 1701 of Title 47 of the

Oklahoma Statutes, may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the

public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the

automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets the

following conditions:

1. If a failure of the automated driving system occurs that

renders that system unable to perform the entire dynamic driving

task relevant to its intended operational design domain, the fully

autonomous vehicle will achieve a minimal risk condition;

2. The fully autonomous vehicle is capable of operating in

compliance with the applicable traffic and motor vehicle safety laws

and regulations of this state, unless an exemption has been granted

by the Department of Public Safety or its designee; and

Oklahoma Statutes - Title 47. Motor Vehicles

3. When required by federal law, the vehicle bears the required

manufacturer's certification label indicating that at the time of

its manufacture it has been certified to be in compliance with all

applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards including

reference to any exemption granted by the National Highway Traffic

Safety Administration.

B. Prior to operating a fully autonomous vehicle on the public

roads of this state without a human driver, a person shall submit to

the Department of Public Safety a law enforcement interaction plan

that contains, but shall not be limited to, information that

describes:

1. How to communicate with a fleet support specialist who is

available during the times the vehicle is in operation;

2. How to safely remove the fully autonomous vehicle from the

roadway;

3. How to recognize whether the fully autonomous vehicle is in

autonomous mode and steps to safely tow the vehicle; and

4. Any additional information the manufacturer or owner deems

necessary regarding the hazardous conditions or public safety risks

associated with the operation of the fully autonomous vehicle.

C. The Department is authorized to promulgate rules regarding

the contents of the law enforcement interaction plan described in

subsection B of this section.

Added by Laws 2022, c. 132, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2022.