Policy · 5h ago
NHTSA proposes removing brake pedals from robotaxis
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says requiring brake pedals in driverless vehicles stifles innovation. The proposal would allow robotaxis to operate without manual controls, potentially accelerating deployment. Critics raise safety concerns about removing human override capability.
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The move signals regulatory alignment with autonomous vehicle makers, but safety advocates will scrutinize the lack of a fail-safe mechanism.
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