Okla. Stat. tit. 47, § 47-1703
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Conditions required to operate fully autonomous vehicles
Official statutory text
without a human driver.
A. A person, as defined in Section 1701 of Title 47 of the
Oklahoma Statutes, may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the
public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the
automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets the
following conditions:
1. If a failure of the automated driving system occurs that
renders that system unable to perform the entire dynamic driving
task relevant to its intended operational design domain, the fully
autonomous vehicle will achieve a minimal risk condition;
2. The fully autonomous vehicle is capable of operating in
compliance with the applicable traffic and motor vehicle safety laws
and regulations of this state, unless an exemption has been granted
by the Department of Public Safety or its designee; and
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 47. Motor Vehicles Page 1465
3. When required by federal law, the vehicle bears the required
manufacturer's certification label indicating that at the time of
its manufacture it has been certified to be in compliance with all
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards including
reference to any exemption granted by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration.
B. Prior to operating a fully autonomous vehicle on the public
roads of this state without a human driver, a person shall submit to
the Department of Public Safety a law enforcement interaction plan
that contains, but shall not be limited to, information that
describes:
1. How to communicate with a fleet support specialist who is
available during the times the vehicle is in operation;
2. How to safely remove the fully autonomous vehicle from the
roadway;
3. How to recognize whether the fully autonomous vehicle is in
autonomous mode and steps to safely tow the vehicle; and
4. Any additional information the manufacturer or owner deems
necessary regarding the hazardous conditions or public safety risks
associated with the operation of the fully autonomous vehicle.
C. The Department is authorized to promulgate rules regarding
the contents of the law enforcement interaction plan described in
subsection B of this section.
A. A person, as defined in Section 1701 of Title 47 of the
Oklahoma Statutes, may operate a fully autonomous vehicle on the
public roads of this state without a human driver provided that the
automated driving system is engaged and the vehicle meets the
following conditions:
1. If a failure of the automated driving system occurs that
renders that system unable to perform the entire dynamic driving
task relevant to its intended operational design domain, the fully
autonomous vehicle will achieve a minimal risk condition;
2. The fully autonomous vehicle is capable of operating in
compliance with the applicable traffic and motor vehicle safety laws
and regulations of this state, unless an exemption has been granted
by the Department of Public Safety or its designee; and
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 47. Motor Vehicles Page 1465
3. When required by federal law, the vehicle bears the required
manufacturer's certification label indicating that at the time of
its manufacture it has been certified to be in compliance with all
applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards including
reference to any exemption granted by the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration.
B. Prior to operating a fully autonomous vehicle on the public
roads of this state without a human driver, a person shall submit to
the Department of Public Safety a law enforcement interaction plan
that contains, but shall not be limited to, information that
describes:
1. How to communicate with a fleet support specialist who is
available during the times the vehicle is in operation;
2. How to safely remove the fully autonomous vehicle from the
roadway;
3. How to recognize whether the fully autonomous vehicle is in
autonomous mode and steps to safely tow the vehicle; and
4. Any additional information the manufacturer or owner deems
necessary regarding the hazardous conditions or public safety risks
associated with the operation of the fully autonomous vehicle.
C. The Department is authorized to promulgate rules regarding
the contents of the law enforcement interaction plan described in
subsection B of this section.
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