Global Automakers officials recently announced the association stands in support of New York state legislation removing the requirement that drivers keep a hand on the steering wheel at all times.
Global Automakers submitted correspondence backing SB 4807, which was scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Standing Committee on Transportation.
“Global Automakers appreciates the state of New York taking a proactive posture towards addressing autonomous vehicle technologies,” the association wrote. “When considering whether to pursue automated vehicle legislation, we strongly encourage states to first ask ‘Is this legislation necessary for the safe testing and deployment of automated vehicles?’, then identify and remove barriers to automated vehicle advancement.
Global Automakers officials said the legislation serves as an example of a state identifying a specific impediment and seeking to remove a barrier to innovation.
“In addition to removing this barrier to innovation, New York can continue to play a leadership role in promoting automated vehicle technology by convening key stakeholders and innovators to leverage resources and share best practices,” the association wrote. “And collaborating with neighboring states to support regional efforts to advance automated vehicle technology while at the same time ensuring a national framework for automated vehicle policy.”
Global Automakers has served as the voice of automobile manufacturers from around the world since 1961, representing the U.S. divisions of 12 motor vehicle manufacturers.