Congress Can’t Let Self-Driving Car Makers Treat People as Guinea Pigs, Say Public Safety Watchdogs

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By Angie SchmittMay 7, 2018, 12:29 pm85 pts
A bill in Congress to allow large numbers of self-driving cars on American streets needs substantial revisions to protect people inside and outside of autonomous vehicles, says a coalition of consumer and public safety organizations. The legislation, known as AV-START, would preempt existing motor vehicle…

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