Autonomous Vehicles on the Road in Michigan
Posted on Nov 16, 2016 in Industry News | Comments Off on Autonomous Vehicles on the Road in Michigan
The Michigan legislature recently passed a series of laws that would allow companies to test autonomous vehicles on the roads in Michigan. The legislation now awaits the governor’s signature. As previously noted, the new laws would allow the public to buy and use fully driverless cars when they become available. One of the laws allows a vehicle to be operated without a human driver and...
Germany Proposes Laws for Driverless Cars
Posted on Sep 23, 2016 in Industry News | Comments Off on Germany Proposes Laws for Driverless Cars
Germany’s Transport Minister recently proposed a law to govern the performance of autonomous vehicles. The proposed law would require that a car always opt for property damage over personal injury; that it not distinguish between humans based on categories such as age or race; and that a car’s manufacturer be liable for any collision if a person does not have hands on the steering...
Michigan to Allow Self-Driving Vehicles?
Posted on May 31, 2016 in Industry News | Comments Off on Michigan to Allow Self-Driving Vehicles?
This summer, the Michigan legislature is expected to consider various bills that could allow the sale and operation of autonomous vehicles in that state. One bill would allow self-driving cars to be operated on public roads without a driver behind the wheel. This could allow auto manufacturers to run networks of on-demand self-driving vehicles. Another bill would help convert a...
New Air Bag Law in Washington
Posted on Apr 18, 2016 in Insurance Regulation | Comments Off on New Air Bag Law in Washington
A new law in Washington deems the manufacture, sale or import of counterfeit or nonfunctional air bags a felony. The legislation was originally introduced in the House and Senate earlier this year. The law goes into effect on June 9, 2016.
Upcoming Vote on Auto Glass Repair in Arizona
Posted on Mar 4, 2016 in Insurance Regulation | Comments Off on Upcoming Vote on Auto Glass Repair in Arizona
A vote before the Arizona House of Representatives is anticipated this March on an amendment to a bill regarding unlawful practices relating to glass repair. The amended bill makes it a Class 6 felony to commit acts such as representing what auto glass coverage is available under the insurance policy, threaten or coerce an insured to file a claim for auto glass repair, or waive or...
