H 1280

As introduced: - Requires autonomous vehicles operating on public roads in the Commonwealth to comply with insurance requirements established by the Division of Insurance. - Requires autonomous vehicles operating in designated school zones to automatically reduce speed to a maximum of 15 miles per hour using geofencing technology. - Requires AVs to employ pedestrian detection systems capable of identifying individuals within 50 feet of a crosswalk and stopping when a pedestrian is detected. - Prohibits testing of AVs in school zones during active school hours or high pedestrian traffic periods. - Requires AVs to recognize and respect geofenced zones around school buses and halt when a bus displays extended stop signs or flashing lights. - Allows municipalities may enact additional operational requirements for autonomous vehicles.