| State | Status | State Law |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 🟩 | (1) SSB 5460 (2021) (2) ESHB 1457 (2021) (3) ESHB 2676 (2020) (4) SHB 2970 (2018) (5) WA S 5460 (2021) |
| Explanation of State Law | Failed Legislation | Testing |
| (1) Relating to implementing recommendations of the autonomous vehicle work group; amending RCW 46.92.010 and 46.37.480; amending 2020 c 182 s 4 (uncodified); and providing an effective date. (2) Relating to facilitating the coordinated installation of broadband along state highways; amending RCW 43.330.532, 43.330.534, 43.330.538, 47.52.001, and 47.44.010; adding a new section to chapter 47.44 RCW; and creating new sections. (3) Relating to establishing minimum requirements for the testing of autonomous vehicles; adding a new section to chapter 46.30 RCW; adding a new chapter to Title 46 RCW; and providing an effective date (4) Relating to the establishment of an autonomous vehicle work group; adding a new section to chapter 47.01 RCW; creating a new section; and providing an expiration date. (5) Implements recommendations of the autonomous vehicle work group, defines autonomous, removes a provision that prevents a person from driving a vehicle equipped with certain video screens that are visible to the driver. | (1) WA H 2470 - Addresses the automated operation of vehicles. (2) WA S 6659 - Establishes minimum requirements for the testing of autonomous vehicles. [Covered by later successful bill] (3) WA H 2131 - Regulates CAVs. (4) WA H 2971 - Concerns the development of a report by the governor's autonomous vehicle work group concerning the testing of autonomous commercial motor vehicles on public roadways in the state. (5) WA HCR 4414 - Establishes a joint select committee on autonomous vehicle technology policy. [Covered by later successful bill] | Self-certified companies: BMW of North America, LLC; NVIDIA Corporation; Waymo LLC; May Mobility, Navya Inc.; TORC Robotics; Dooblai LLC; Simple Solutions. Testing occurring in Kirkland and Bellevue. (1) NVIDIA testing in Redmond (source) (2) Waymo testing in Kirkland (source) |
| Testing Requirements | Oversight Department | Infrastructure Developments |
| Self-certification: Testing with human operators present Only a trained employee, contractor, or other person authorized by the company developing the autonomous technology can operate or monitor the vehicles. Vehicles must be monitored, and an operator must have the ability to direct the vehicle’s movement if assistance is required. Anyone operating an autonomous vehicle needs a valid U.S. driver license. Proof of insurance is required by RCW 46.30.020. Testing without human operators present Vehicles must be equipped with an automated driving system that performs all driving tasks on a part or full-time basis within their operational design limits. Vehicles must also be able to make it to a safe condition in the event of a system failure. Vehicles must comply with Washington state motor vehicle laws relevant to the vehicle’s operational design limits. Proof of insurance is required by RCW 46.30.020. (source) | WSDOL | - |
| Crashes/Safety Incidents | Liability/Insurance Requirements | |
| Tesla on autopilot crashed into WASP in Snohomish County. (source) | Requires $5,000,000 insurance (source) |
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