This resolution supports a proposed law that aims to create national standards for how autonomous vehicle operators communicate with emergency responders during incidents. It is currently up for immediate adoption by the San Francisco city government.
Resolution supporting (House of Representatives) H.R. 10033, the AV Emergency Response Coordination Act, introduced by Representative Kevin Mullin, to establish minimum national standards for coordination between autonomous vehicle operators and emergency responders.
How it got here
The legislation originated from San Francisco's need for improved coordination between autonomous vehicle operators and emergency responders following significant incidents involving autonomous vehicles.
A fire at a Pacific Gas and Electric Company substation caused a major power outage, leading to significant traffic disruptions and autonomous vehicles obstructing emergency response efforts.
Emergency response officials described how autonomous vehicles interfered with emergency operations during the power outage, highlighting communication gaps.
Dozens of Waymo vehicles became stranded amid extreme congestion, further illustrating the challenges of autonomous vehicle operations during major events.
H.R. 10033, the AV Emergency Response Coordination Act, was introduced to establish minimum national standards for coordination between autonomous vehicle operators and emergency responders.
Supervisor Wong submitted a resolution supporting H.R. 10033 for consideration at the next Board of Supervisors meeting, emphasizing the need for improved emergency response coordination.
The Board of Supervisors is scheduled to consider the resolution supporting H.R. 10033 for immediate adoption.
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