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Autonomous Truck Regulations and Challenges
In a recent development regarding safety regulations for autonomous vehicles, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration mandated that self-driving trucks adhere to the same rules as their human-driven counterparts, including the use of reflective triangles or flares for roadside emergencies. However, since there are no drivers present to deploy these safety measures, Aurora Innovation, a self-driving truck startup, is contesting this ruling. The company seeks an exemption to utilize flashing lights instead. Despite this regulatory hurdle, Aurora plans to deploy its trucks as scheduled in April, indicating a commitment to advancing autonomous trucking technologies.