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Nevada Authorizes Driverless Cars

MSNBC -- The Jetsons would feel right at home in Nevada -- which this month became the first state in the nation to formally approve legislation authorizing the use of autonomous vehicles on its roadways.

The once far-fetched idea is becoming more and more grounded every day as manufacturers work to develop technology that could permit a motorist to plug in a destination and let the vehicle drive there automatically. Indeed, Google has become a leader in autonomous technology, with several prototypes already logging over 160,000 miles in test runs.

While most experts contend the technology is still years away from widespread application, Nevada lawmakers apparently couldn’t wait. Last summer, lawmakers there ordered state regulators to establish rules covering the use of autonomous vehicles.

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Submitted Feb 27, 2012 By: carlsonguitars

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carlsonguitars Champion Author Portland Posts:4,876 Points:825,980 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Nov 10, 2012 3:02:09 PM Ignore carlsonguitars Report Abuse I was reading up on new cars that are coming out that have sensors that detect other cars on the road... I am all for technology, but I would rather have total control over a vehicle rather than relinquish it to a robot....
monieet All-Star Author California Posts:964 Points:529,330 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2012 2:21:27 AM Ignore monieet Report Abuse This is not anything new. Driverless cars occur daily when drivers do everything but pay attention to driving.
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,570 Points:2,445,135 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2012 12:15:35 AM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse can you PROGRAM the car to get gas when low, get oil when needed, change a flat...etc ?
lowpet All-Star Author Texas Posts:527 Points:86,915 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2012 12:13:33 AM Ignore lowpet Report Abuse UHHHHH..... My insurance won't cover that!!
judgemobile Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,570 Points:2,445,135 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Feb 28, 2012 12:13:31 AM Ignore judgemobile Report Abuse what if another driver programs his car to drive ACROSS your path ? who is responsible for the wreck ? Who do the cops bust ?
TXryder Champion Author Texas Posts:2,709 Points:432,730 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 6:20:28 PM Ignore TXryder Report Abuse Just what we need driverless killer cars running loose on our streets.
doctorindyj Champion Author Santa Fe Posts:3,448 Points:839,585 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 1:44:55 PM Ignore doctorindyj Report Abuse Can't wait for hackers to see what they could do with this. Who needs to cut brake lines? All you need to do is program it to drive into a wall.
kgfinder Veteran Author St. Louis Posts:337 Points:146,335 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 11:25:51 AM Ignore kgfinder Report Abuse I want one. I just drove 300 miles this weekend from Chicago.
bluebird1 Champion Author Toronto Posts:15,730 Points:3,107,150 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 11:18:59 AM Ignore bluebird1 Report Abuse Concept may be old but this means its legal now!!! Who's at fault in an accident...& you know it will happen. Will it automatically blame the other driver for human error as the machine/software is infallible.
Cuzilla Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:12,193 Points:2,348,445 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 11:16:50 AM Ignore Cuzilla Report Abuse This is not a new idea. The concept has been around for decades. Move along, nothing to see here!
jadeusa Champion Author Dallas Posts:9,331 Points:1,824,015 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 11:11:32 AM Ignore jadeusa Report Abuse Might be less accidents and a little less "heavy foot" for better MPG. Could be requirement for those that have tickets for DUI's in their past.
nj2000ng Champion Author Houston Posts:1,507 Points:449,020 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 11:08:54 AM Ignore nj2000ng Report Abuse really?
JoeKR Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,468 Points:1,743,495 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 11:02:04 AM Ignore JoeKR Report Abuse Isn't that what we call a bus or train?
RNCII Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,481 Points:642,235 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:59:49 AM Ignore RNCII Report Abuse Interesting. I could use one at the end of the 15 hour work days I put in most days. I might even have time for a life away from the job and farm if I sleep while driving to and from work. [Edited by: RNCII at 2/27/2012 11:00:28 AM EST]
NorthglennBill Champion Author Denver Posts:7,422 Points:1,471,945 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:59:05 AM Ignore NorthglennBill Report Abuse The future is now
RobertSpratt Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:4,830 Points:1,044,790 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:58:33 AM Ignore RobertSpratt Report Abuse Who pay when there is an accident?
AngieMVA Veteran Author Richmond Posts:480 Points:426,915 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:58:04 AM Ignore AngieMVA Report Abuse ok
humblepie Champion Author Toledo Posts:34,191 Points:2,371,370 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:58:03 AM Ignore humblepie Report Abuse just more liberal madness
tco9436 Champion Author Connecticut Posts:1,772 Points:721,425 Joined:Mar 2010	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:57:44 AM Ignore tco9436 Report Abuse Could be very helpful on my yearly trek to Florida!
stevencr Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,651 Points:1,433,790 Joined:Mar 2009	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:56:01 AM Ignore stevencr Report Abuse Stamp this with a big NO!!! With the GPS guidence the government can track your every move. No thanks.
Topless2012 Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,432 Points:481,065 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:55:39 AM Ignore Topless2012 Report Abuse I thought we already had this. Just take a drive and you will see plenty of cars on the roads with no apparent driver.
36IHBinder Champion Author Illinois Posts:2,953 Points:642,115 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:54:33 AM Ignore 36IHBinder Report Abuse I like the line that expers say it is years away. I love driving. I hope it is decades.
TXRanger09 Champion Author Dallas Posts:2,506 Points:891,175 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:53:37 AM Ignore TXRanger09 Report Abuse Hope this legal road testing will return some jobs to Nevada.
katmandue Champion Author Detroit Posts:8,066 Points:2,133,145 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:53:31 AM Ignore katmandue Report Abuse Saved on fuel.
inkedbiker74 Veteran Author Akron Posts:250 Points:371,080 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:52:35 AM Ignore inkedbiker74 Report Abuse how about if we just focus on lowering fuel costs.
DimitrisIL Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,500 Points:522,705 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:52:01 AM Ignore DimitrisIL Report Abuse Need to try it to areas that have very small population first and then the big cities.
rsm315 Champion Author Detroit Posts:1,634 Points:539,985 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:49:48 AM Ignore rsm315 Report Abuse And how will this save fuel????
CptnCanada Champion Author Saskatoon Posts:7,007 Points:914,975 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:47:53 AM Ignore CptnCanada Report Abuse Most cars are already driverless.. the "drivers" are so preoccupied with texting, cell calls, music, chatting with the person in the back seat, applying makeup, shaving, eating, drinking.... this will have to be an improvement
1cheapgasin Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:5,559 Points:1,209,740 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:47:49 AM Ignore 1cheapgasin Report Abuse Has to be a joke.
shari128 All-Star Author Iowa Posts:573 Points:859,240 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:45:50 AM Ignore shari128 Report Abuse If you have road rage one day does that mean you take it out on the car?? Your not the one driving. I guess it will have an internal GPS that you just talk to & it takes you to where your going, fill your gas tank, & puts on you seat belt. Will it also pay for the gas that it pumps??
briandbec Champion Author Tucson Posts:4,239 Points:499,290 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:44:43 AM Ignore briandbec Report Abuse Guess James Dean won't be the last famous person to die in Nevada highways....
flyfast Champion Author Kansas City Posts:9,248 Points:1,825,810 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:44:00 AM Ignore flyfast Report Abuse LOOK OUT
poplin0 Rookie Author Austin Posts:14 Points:15,060 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:42:53 AM Ignore poplin0 Report Abuse I hope the computers won't crash
tsgasprc Champion Author Colorado Posts:1,312 Points:359,840 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:42:25 AM Ignore tsgasprc Report Abuse The age of Judge Dredd is upon us.....
DblChek Champion Author San Antonio Posts:2,345 Points:615,245 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:42:21 AM Ignore DblChek Report Abuse From the article: "And Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval was given a personal demonstration of what the new law might cover when he was chauffeured in an autonomous Toyota Prius that used radar and other sensors to help guide it to its destination" Wasn't the Toyota Prius the car that malfunctioned and wouldn't stop? “Take me to the Capitol building, Hal.” “I’m sorry, Dave. I can’t do that.”
Rageagainsttm Champion Author Tampa Posts:8,298 Points:1,902,005 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:41:19 AM Ignore Rageagainsttm Report Abuse I'll make sure I stay out of Nevada for awhile.
mazdaboy Champion Author Portland Posts:7,883 Points:2,097,280 Joined:Aug 2003	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:40:01 AM Ignore mazdaboy Report Abuse No computer is going to take take the privilege of driving away from me.
luwachris Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:1,082 Points:224,370 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:39:14 AM Ignore luwachris Report Abuse LOVE IT, IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT THE OWNER/OCCUPANT/RIDER WILL JUST SAY "MY CAR WAS DRIVING AT THE TIME OFFICER SO YOU CAN'T SITE ME FOR FAULT".
regasaz Champion Author Phoenix Posts:5,775 Points:1,280,880 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:38:09 AM Ignore regasaz Report Abuse Harry Reid must be looking for a huge Gov't. loan for his state to pursue this farce.
9C1 Champion Author Chicago Posts:22,854 Points:4,245,610 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:35:41 AM Ignore 9C1 Report Abuse We have driver-less trains near my home, and the warning signs at the railroad crossings to prove it. Why not driver-less cars to compete with driver-less trains? I think I will stay home.
eights Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,284 Points:641,995 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:35:38 AM Ignore eights Report Abuse this is far fetch
BlackSbr Champion Author Nevada Posts:1,000 Points:562,300 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:34:18 AM Ignore BlackSbr Report Abuse Give it up for NV!!!
bigmoo63 Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:1,275 Points:83,105 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 10:24:10 AM Ignore bigmoo63 Report Abuse Already have driverless cars. We call them Texters.
dano328 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:557 Points:216,310 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 8:37:24 AM Ignore dano328 Report Abuse Take me home James, er.... what ever your name is!
derKraut Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,094 Points:1,226,805 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 8:32:23 AM Ignore derKraut Report Abuse Should try Montana - almost no one on the backroads.
chemist74 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:13,510 Points:2,395,980 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 8:21:37 AM Ignore chemist74 Report Abuse So the company that made the vehicle would have full liability for any accident instead of the driver. The size of the lawsuits will really increase.
gs7101 Champion Author San Antonio Posts:5,518 Points:387,695 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 8:12:10 AM Ignore gs7101 Report Abuse Driverless cars -- no thanks!
MrZarf Sophomore Author Baltimore Posts:165 Points:645,510 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 7:40:35 AM Ignore MrZarf Report Abuse Glad to see that someone is looking forward to new car tech --- even if its Nevada. Autonomous long-haul mass transit (e.g., buses) might be great for some parts of the country.
335d1 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,376 Points:758,070 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 7:29:25 AM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse Something new to bet on in Las Vegas.
doeslayersr Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,111 Points:871,030 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 7:26:28 AM Ignore doeslayersr Report Abuse They have mindless politicians, why not driverless cars? [Edited by: doeslayersr at 2/27/2012 7:27:11 AM EST]