Sec. 665.
(1) Before beginning research or testing of an automated motor vehicle or any automated technology installed in a motor vehicle under this section, the manufacturer of automated technology performing that research or testing shall submit proof satisfactory to the secretary of state that the vehicle is insured under chapter 31 of the insurance code of 1956, 1956 PA 218, MCL 500.3101 to 500.3179.
(2) A manufacturer of automated technology shall ensure that all of the following circumstances exist when researching or testing the operation of an automated motor vehicle or any automated technology installed in a motor vehicle upon a highway or street:
(a) The vehicle is operated only by an employee, contractor, or other person designated or otherwise authorized by that manufacturer of automated technology.
(b) An individual is present in the vehicle while it is being operated on a highway or street of this state and that individual has the ability to monitor the vehicle's performance and, if necessary, immediately take control of the vehicle's movements.
(c) The individual operating the vehicle under subdivision (a) and the individual who is present in the vehicle for purposes of subdivision (b) are licensed to operate a motor vehicle in the United States.
(3) No later than February 1, 2016, the state transportation department in consultation with the secretary of state and experts from various sizes of automobile manufacturing and automated technology manufacturing industries shall submit a report to the senate standing committees on transportation and economic development and to the house of representatives standing committees on transportation and commerce recommending any additional legislative or regulatory action that may be necessary for the continued safe testing of automated motor vehicles and automated technology installed in motor vehicles.
History: Add. 2013, Act 231, Eff. Mar. 27, 2014
Last modified: October 10, 2016