California is taking steps to open its highways to self-driving heavy-duty trucks, catching up with states like Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas where such testing is already happening. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) released a proposal that would create rules for testing autonomous vehicles weighing over 10,001 pounds. Currently, the state only allows testing of lighter self-driving vehicles, making California the only state with rules specifically blocking heavier autonomous vehicles. “This is a significant shift in California’s approach to autonomous technology,” said a DMV representative during the announcement of the proposal on Friday. The public can comment on the … Continue reading California DMV Proposes 500,000-Mile Testing Rule to Open Highways for Heavy-Duty Autonomous Trucks in 2025