Utah Code § 41-26-104

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session

Section 41-26-104 - Licensing - Responsibility for compliant operation of ADS-equipped vehicles

For the purpose of assessing compliance with applicable traffic or motor vehicle laws:

(1)

(a) When an ADS is operating a motor vehicle, the ADS is the operator, and shall satisfy electronically all physical acts required by a conventional driver in operation of the vehicle.

(b) The ADS is responsible for the compliant operation of the vehicle and is not required to be licensed to operate the vehicle.

(2)

(a) If a vehicle with an engaged level three ADS issues a request to intervene, the ADS is responsible for the compliant operation of the vehicle until disengagement of the ADS.

(b) If a vehicle with an engaged level four or five ADS issues a request to intervene, the ADS is responsible for the compliant operation of the vehicle until or unless a human user begins to operate the vehicle.

(3) The ADS is responsible for compliant operation of an ADS-dedicated vehicle.

Utah Code § 41-26-104

Added by Chapter 459, 2019 General Session ,§ 11, eff. 5/14/2019.