Pennsylvania § 8506 - Self-certification.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8506 — Self-certification., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8506. Self-certification.
(a) Form.--A self-certification for a certificate of compliance shall be submitted on a form and in a manner determined by the department. The form shall be consistent with this subchapter and may not impose any additional requirements upon the operation of a highly automated vehicle that are inconsistent with this title or Federal law or regulation.
(b) Contents of form.--A self-certification form submitted to the department under subsection (a) shall include the following:
(1) The name, address and contact information of the applicant, including a principal point-of-contact for the applicant's accident claims and registered agent for service of process.
(2) Vehicle identification information, proof of current registration and any other information ordered by the secretary.
(3) Proof of insurance as required under section 8508(f) (relating to operation requirements).
(4) A safety management plan that describes the safety elements in the development and management of the highly automated vehicle, including the safety elements of the highly automated vehicle's operational design domain, ADS and, if applicable, the highly automated vehicle driver.
(5) Nonproprietary documentation submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the highly automated vehicle and ADS, including any exemptions received from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
(6) Consent to the following:
(i) The highly automated vehicle shall operate in compliance with this title and Federal law or regulation.
(ii) The jurisdiction of courts of this Commonwealth for actions arising out of or resulting from any accident involving the highly automated vehicle in this Commonwealth.
(7) Any information or records deemed reasonably necessary to aid the department's review of the submitted application and for the administration and enforcement of and ongoing compliance with this title.
(Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1946, No.130, eff. 240 days)
2022 Amendment. Act 130 added section 8506.
Cross References. Section 8506 is referred to in sections 8507, 8510.1, 8510.3 of this title.
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What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 8506 cover?
Section 8506 ("Self-certification.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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