The document below is ATSSA’s response to FHWA’s request for information (RFI) concerning “Automated Driving Systems.” There were 10 questions posed by FHWA regarding infrastructure needs for advanced driving systems. ATSSA’s response focuses on pertinent safety issues, and the important issues surrounding machine vision and infrastructure.

The document below is ATSSA’s response to FHWA’s request for information (RFI) concerning “Automated Driving Systems.” There were 10 questions posed by FHWA regarding infrastructure needs for advanced driving systems. ATSSA’s response focuses on pertinent safety issues, and the important issues surrounding machine vision and infrastructure.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requested comments on “Removing regulatory barriers for vehicles with automated driving systems”. This request for comment (RFC) focused on the interior design of automated vehicles including the driver seating position. The document below outlines ATSSA’s response to the RFC, and highlights the lead time needed for a human to regain control of the vehicle, and stressed the importance this has on the safety of our roadway workers.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requested comments on “Removing regulatory barriers for vehicles with automated driving systems”. This request for comment (RFC) focused on the interior design of automated vehicles including the driver seating position. The document below outlines ATSSA’s response to the RFC, and highlights the lead time needed for a human to regain control of the vehicle, and stressed the importance this has on the safety of our roadway workers.

Automated vehicles potentially promise transformative benefits in safety, mobility, and other areas. However, the successful development of these vehicles and technologies may pose a range of challenges for policymakers to confront. DOT is the lead federal agency for vehicle safety and road infrastructure.