Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-92
Section 8510.5 - Interstate agreements(a)Agreements authorized.--The department may negotiate one or more interstate agreements on behalf of the Commonwealth with regulatory agencies of other states for the interstate operation of highly automated vehicles and platoons approved for operation in the Commonwealth under this chapter and for highly automated vehicles and platoons approved for operation in states that are parties to the agreement.(b) Approval required.--An interstate agreement negotiated by the department under subsection (a) shall become effective upon approval by the Governor.(c) Regulations.--The department may promulgate regulations governing the interstate operation of highly automated vehicles and platoons consistent with this chapter and the interstate agreement. (d) Limitation.--The following shall apply: (1) An interstate agreement shall only be approved by the Governor if permitted under Federal law or regulation and shall be consistent with Federal law or regulation.(2) An interstate agreement shall ensure that every highly automated vehicle operated within this Commonwealth under the agreement is insured or self-insured in the minimum amount as required by this subchapter.Added by P.L. TBD 2022 No. 130, § 9, eff. 7/3/2023.