Detailed Analysis of ADS-Deployment Readiness of the Existing Traffic Laws and Regulations

FHWA-HOP-20-013

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Table of Contents

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Chapter 1. Introduction
	Background
	Purpose
Chapter 2. Automated Driving Systems and Highway Automation
	Automated Driving Systems and Behavior
	Automated Vehicle Data Framework
		Data for Automated Vehicle Integration
		Work Zone Data Exchange and Initiative
Chapter 3. Traffic Laws and Regulations
	Overview
	Existing Traffic Laws and Traffic Regulation Databases
		Compilation Perspective
		State Perspectives
		Local Perspectives
Chapter 4. Uniform Vehicle Code
	Introduction of Uniform Vehicle Code Chapter 11
	Variations in Traffic Rules among States and Territories
		Variations in Dynamic or Local Traffic Laws
Chapter 5. Assessment and Solution
	Assessment
		New State Traffic Legislation
		Local Traffic Laws
		Automated Vehicle State Legislation
	High-Level Needs
		Design and Deployment
		Digital Technology Systems

List of Figures

Figure 1. Diagram. Automated driving vehicle platform (Autoware).

Figure 2. Illustration. SAE International definition of levels of automation.

Figure 3. Photo. CARMA vehicles.

Figure 4. Illustration. CARMA program paradigm.

Figure 5. Illustration. Framework of Date for Automated Vehicle Integration.

Figure 6. Illustration. Overview of national work zone data management efforts.

Figure 7. Illustration. Comparison of hazard light use regulation by State.

Figure 8. Illustration. States with enacted legislation and executive orders for autonomous vehicles.

List of Tables

Table 1. Structure of the Uniform Vehicle Code.

Table 2. State traffic regulations.

Table 3. Uniform Vehicle Code chapter 11 sections.