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(a) A fully autonomous vehicle that is also a commercial vehicle under West Virginia law may operate pursuant to state laws governing the operation of commercial motor vehicles, except that any provision that by its nature reasonably applies only to a human driver does not apply to a vehicle operating with the ADS engaged.
(b) A fully autonomous vehicle that is also a motor carrier vehicle requiring a commercial driver's license pursuant to federal or state law may operate pursuant to Federal and State laws governing commercial drivers and the operation of commercial motor vehicles, except any provision which by its nature reasonably applies only to a human driver shall not apply to a fully autonomous vehicle operating with the ADS engaged. This section shall not apply to a school bus.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - West Virginia Code Chapter 17H. Fully Autonomous Vehicle Act § 17H-1-7. Operation of fully autonomous commercial and motor carrier vehicles - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wv/chapter-17h-fully-autonomous-vehicle-act/wv-code-sect-17h-1-7/
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