Google got a car license in Nevada

Yesterday, the Nevada Motor Vehicle Dept. (DMV) licensed Google to autonomous (self-propelled) vehicles on public roads.

Fundamental permission to test robotic cars in Nevada was made in February , since then experts of the Autonomous Review Committee at the DMV have developed technical regulations for such cars - and finally everything is ready, the first license has been issued.

A license in Nevada can get any automaker. Under the terms, he is required to transfer $ 1 million to the insurance fund, as well as provide a detailed test plan with a route map. It is assumed that Nevada may become a popular place where many companies will test their promising developments in real conditions. You can apply here .
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In accordance with the technical regulations, during testing, at least two people should be in the cabin of each robotic vehicle, including one in the driver’s seat, he should be able to take control at any time.

In addition, autonomous cars are equipped with license plates of a special type, on a red background with an infinity symbol. According to officials, the symbol of infinity should symbolize the concept of "car of the future." The red license plate will be easily distinguishable by other drivers and traffic police.

UPD. After testing, robotic cars will be issued not green but green license plates. The Nevada Department of Transportation expects this to happen in about 5 years .


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