NHTSA Automated Vehicles Comprehensive Plan and AV 4.0
NHTSA's voluntary federal framework for autonomous vehicle safety (AV 4.0, 2020). Establishes principles for safe AV design and deployment including cybersecurity, human-machine interface, and data recording. Lacks binding enforcement but sets national baseline. Updated guidance issued 2022-2023.
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