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NHTSA Proposed Amendments to Regulations for Driverless Vehicles without Steering Controls

美国NHTSA全自动驾驶车辆认证法规修订提案
NHTSA·Published 2026-10-26·Checked by 管理员 on 2026-10-27

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reviewing how Tesla's Cybercab, which has no steering wheel or pedals, obtained certification, and set an October 30 deadline for Tesla to respond. NHTSA has proposed amending regulations to create a legal pathway for fully driverless vehicles without manual controls, but the rule has not yet taken effect. Tesla has started small-scale Cybercab deployment in Austin, Texas, and plans customer deliveries by year-end.

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What it means for you

  • Until NHTSA's amendments take effect, the certification pathway for vehicles without steering wheels or pedals remains unclear, creating regulatory uncertainty for deployment
  • If adopted, the amendments would provide a clear compliance route for fully autonomous vehicles, especially robotaxis without manual controls
  • October 30 is Tesla's deadline to explain its certification basis to NHTSA; the outcome will affect the Cybercab's large-scale delivery timeline

    • What to do

    ComplianceTrack the progress of NHTSA's proposed rule amendments and the October 30 review outcome to assess impact on autonomous deployment plans
    LegalAssess U.S. certification strategy for vehicles without manual controls and prepare technical submissions or comments to NHTSA if needed
    ProductAdjust robotaxi production and delivery timelines based on the regulatory direction

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    2026-10-26Published

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