Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permit Requirement Second Emergency Amendment Act of 2024

This emergency bill updates Washington, D.C. regulations to require a special permit before any autonomous vehicle can be tested on public roads. Until such permits are available, companies testing these vehicles must have a human driver ready to take control and must submit a detailed notice to the Department of Transportation at least 10 business days in advance. The notice must include specific information about the number of vehicles, their models, operator training, and the planned testing locations and times. By repealing an existing exemption, the law ensures that all testing activities are properly documented and supervised while the formal permit application process is being established.