Driverless car companies must send local technicians to crashes and police requests
Driverless vehicle makers must immediately dispatch local technicians to crashes and to calls from police or 911, and remote drivers must be in the US with a valid California license. Cities and counties can sue to enforce the rules, and makers report response data quarterly.
Who it affects
Driverless vehicle companies and their remote drivers
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027; the changes described here start on July 1, 2028.
- : Signed into law
- : Law takes effect
- : The changes described here start to apply
Official text
California SB 1246: Autonomous vehicles.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.