Golden State Prepares for Golden Era of Driverless Cars

California is getting ready for a Flintstones-Jetsons-like change. The state’s Department of Motor Vehicles recently published proposed rules to regulate self-driving cars once “everyday people” eventually use the technology.

While most companies say autonomous cars for personal use are several years away, the rules also address testing requirements, rolling out prototypes without steering wheels or pedals, and more. The rules for public access were originally due more than two years ago, but technological developments and federal regulatory interest delayed California’s publication.

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