8-2908. Same; operation of driverless-capable vehicles as commercial motor vehicles. A driverless-capable vehicle that is also a commercial motor vehicle pursuant to K.S.A. 8-143m, and amendments thereto, may operate pursuant to state laws governing the operation of commercial motor vehicles, except that:

(a) Any provision that reasonably only applies to a conventional human driver does not apply to such a vehicle operating with the automated driving system engaged; and

(b) such a vehicle shall not carry hazardous materials as defined in K.S.A. 48-904, and amendments thereto. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to transporting articles and substances prepared in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 172.315 or that otherwise do not require placarding pursuant to the federal hazardous materials regulations provided in 49 C.F.R. parts 100 through 110. The provision of this subsection shall expire on January 1, 2025.

History: L. 2022, ch. 93, § 8; July 1.