THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
As the end of the year approaches, U.S. senators are making a final push to pass comprehensive legislation for a regulatory framework that would accelerate the deployment and use of self-driving cars.
A coalition of 27 public interest groups is asking congressional leaders to reconsider legislation that would stimulate the development and deployment of self-driving vehicles.
Driving while intoxicated would become a felony after a third offense in Maryland under leglislation proposed on Jan. 22 by Gov. Larry Hogan.
A bill that would prohibit South Carolina drivers from holding a cell phone in either hand while behind the wheel has been introduced by State Rep. Bill Taylor (R-Aiken) with heavy fines for violators. The bill would also ban reading, sending or writing texts.
A pair of federal lawmakers from Michigan have proposed a bill that would make it easier for automakers to meet fuel economy requirements.
Late in the evening of Sept. 6, the amendment sponsored by Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX)-- which sought to prevent funding of the electronic logging device rule for almost one year-- was voted down on the House floor, 246-173.
The Governors Highway Safety Association said it is urging President Obama to swiftly sign legislation that fully funds federal behavioral highway safety programs.
Tennessee legislators are considering a bill that would prohibit certain drivers – those with a restricted license as a result of a DUI involving alcohol – from operating a vehicle unless it’s equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device.
Some state legislators are trying to take preemptive action to discourage motorists from driving while using Google Glass. The Web-connected electronics device, worn on the head like eyeglasses, is expected to be released later this year.
The legislation seeks to combat drugged driving by establishing a legal limit for the psycho-active ingredient in marijuana.