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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Grants a Crucial Regulatory Exemption for Autonomous Trucks

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) grants a crucial regulatory exemption for autonomous trucks. The exemption allows manufacturers to test and deploy self-driving vehicles in specific conditions.

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What the U.S. federal government actually regulates about self-driving cars, what it leaves to the states, and why a car without a steering wheel needs an exemption.

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Grants a Crucial Regulatory Exemption for Autonomous Trucks

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