After very careful study, California is opening the flood gates to 21st Century Transit.
On Friday, the California Department of Motor Vehicles proposed regulations that would open the way for truly driverless cars.
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The proposed regulations also amount to the most detailed regulatory framework of any state.
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In one important change from prior drafts, once a manufacturer declares its technology is road-ready, it can put its cars on the market. That self-certification approach mirrors how federal officials regulate standard cars, and represents a big victory for such major players as Waymo, Google's self-driving car project.
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While a few other states have permitted such testing, this is a major step forward for the industry, given California's size as the most populous state, its clout as the nation's biggest car market and its longtime role as a cultural trendsetter.