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California To License Self-Driving Cars

Posted by samzenpus on from the how's-my-driving dept.

DevotedSkeptic writes "Californian senators have passed a bill that looks set to make the state the second in the US to approve self-driving cars on its roads. The bill was passed unanimously by state senators, and now hits the desk of governor Jerry Brown, who's expected to sign it into law. It calls on the California Department of Motor Vehicles to start developing standards and licensing procedures for autonomous vehicles. 'This bill would require the department to adopt safety standards and performance requirements to ensure the safe operation and testing of 'autonomous vehicles', as defined, on the public roads in this state,' it reads."

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  1. If the car is licensed... by Gothmolly · · Score: 4, Funny

    And your driver's license lets you vote in CA, does that mean these cars get to vote? Can they vote themselves "car friendly" politicians? Will we be talking about "vehicle rights" in the next election?

    In a panic, will we try and pull the plug?

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  2. Caution! by fustakrakich · · Score: 5, Funny

    Don't put any ethanol in the tank! Or you'll see a lot more DUIs...

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  3. In Soviet California by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    Car drives you!

    You know you were all thinking it.

  4. Re:autopilots acting on bad data or coding issues? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    I already have an autopilot in my car which is constantly giving audio prompts and attempting to take control, but enough about the wife. I for one welcome our new autonomous car overlords - as at least I can kick the wife out... heh