(a) Unless otherwise provided by this chapter, an automated commercial motor vehicle and a teleoperation system, including any commercial use or operation of either, are governed exclusively by this chapter.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department of Transportation is the sole and exclusive state agency with jurisdiction over automated commercial motor vehicles and teleoperation systems that may implement this chapter.
(c) A political subdivision of this state or a state agency may not impose requirements, including taxes or performance standards, related specifically to the operation of a teleoperation system or automated commercial motor vehicle in addition to the requirements of this chapter.
Last modified: May 3, 2021