Advance AV performance rules; reverse compulsory AV crash-data order; fight for 5.9 GHz
Mandate pushes NHTSA/FMCSA to update AV standards, align with AV 3.0 to allow driverless CMV operations, reverse Standing General Order compulsory data approach toward voluntary sharing, and advocate restoring ITS spectrum.
Mandate
Mandate Ch. 19 (Transportation) — Emerging Technologies: NHTSA update vehicle standards and publish performance-based AV rules; FMCSA clarify regulations per AV 3.0 allowing drivers safely removed; reverse compulsory Standing General Order data approach; DOT must make the case for needed spectrum after FCC cut 5.9 GHz ITS allocation.
Undo plan
1) Set strong AV safety performance standards before wide deployment.
2) Keep mandatory crash/incident reporting needed for public safety learning.
3) Coordinate NTIA/FCC spectrum policy protecting both auto-safety and broadband.
4) Fund independent AV testing and disability-access use cases.
5) Verify: AV crash rates per mile; data reporting completeness.