Texas will need permit for autonomous cars from September

From September 1, fully autonomous cars will need a license to operate in Texas. This new restriction comes after the state governor, Greg Abbott, signed the law SB 2807 Bill which requires the authorization of the Department of Engine vehicles of the State for autonomous cars in public streets without human interaction.

The signing of the new law coincides with the launch of Tesla of its Robotaxi service In Austin today, where guests were able to roll in the fully autonomous YS model. Although the law did not come into force until a few months later, the launch of Robotaxi de Tesla could have circumvented this new regulation because all the rides are accompanied by a human “safety instructor“In the front passenger seat.

In the coming months, the new Texas law could be more than a simple headache for Tesla. In addition to permits, the upcoming regulations allow the authorities of the State the possibility of revoking permits and obliges companies to provide methods of treatment of autonomous cars in emergency situations to the police and the first stakeholders. Although it may become a serious obstacle for Tesla, this is also likely to affect Waymo, as it is currently operating a Autonomous carpooling service in Austin.