The bill amends several sections of Louisiana law concerning the operation and oversight of autonomous commercial motor vehicles and automated driving systems. Key changes include the removal of the term "unattended" from the prohibition against stopping, parking, or leaving vehicles on highway shoulders, allowing for more flexibility in emergency situations. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the state of Louisiana will have sole jurisdiction over these vehicles, with the Department of Transportation and Development and the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state police, responsible for implementing the relevant provisions.

Furthermore, the bill mandates that before operating an autonomous commercial motor vehicle or a commercial motor vehicle equipped with a teleoperation system without a conventional driver present, the operator must submit a written statement to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, office of state police, certifying compliance with the necessary requirements. This shift in oversight aims to enhance safety and regulatory compliance for emerging vehicle technologies on Louisiana's roads.

Statutes affected:
SB133 Original: 32:296(A), 32:2(B), 32:3(C), 32:7(B)
SB133 Engrossed: 32:296(A), 32:2(B), 32:3(C), 32:7(B)
SB133 Reengrossed: 32:296(A), 32:2(B), 32:3(C), 32:7(B)
SB133 Enrolled: 32:296(A), 32:2(B), 32:3(C), 32:7(B)
SB133 Act 464: 32:296(A), 32:2(B), 32:3(C), 32:7(B)