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.
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.
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.
The legislation seeks to combat drugged driving by establishing a legal limit for the psycho-active ingredient in marijuana.