(a) Agreements authorized.--The department may negotiate one or more interstate agreements on behalf of the Commonwealth with regulatory agencies of other states for the interstate operation of highly automated vehicles and platoons approved for operation in the Commonwealth under this chapter and for highly automated vehicles and platoons approved for operation in states that are parties to the agreement.
(b) Approval required.--An interstate agreement negotiated by the department under subsection (a) shall become effective upon approval by the Governor.
(c) Regulations.--The department may promulgate regulations governing the interstate operation of highly automated vehicles and platoons consistent with this chapter and the interstate agreement.
(d) Limitation.--The following shall apply:
(1) An interstate agreement shall only be approved by the Governor if permitted under Federal law or regulation and shall be consistent with Federal law or regulation.
(2) An interstate agreement shall ensure that every highly automated vehicle operated within this Commonwealth under the agreement is insured or self-insured in the minimum amount as required by this subchapter.
(Nov. 3, 2022, P.L.1946, No.130, eff. 240 days)
2022 Amendment. Act 130 added section 8510.5.
Cross References. Section 8510.5 is referred to in section 8504 of this title.
Structure Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Pennsylvania Consolidated & Unconsolidated Statutes
Chapter 85 - Highly Automated Vehicles
Section 8502 - Highly automated vehicles
Section 8503 - Highly Automated Vehicle Advisory Committee
Section 8504 - Certificate of compliance required
Section 8505 - Powers of department
Section 8506 - Self-certification
Section 8507 - Self-certification review
Section 8508 - Operation requirements
Section 8509 - Commercial operation
Section 8510 - Local governance
Section 8510.1 - Enforcement and penalties
Section 8510.2 - Regulations and guidelines
Section 8510.3 - Confidential records
Section 8510.5 - Interstate agreements
Section 8512 - General prohibition
Section 8513 - Powers of department
Section 8515 - Authorization issuance and renewal
Section 8517 - Local regulation
Section 8519 - Insurance and liability
Section 8521 - Criminal penalties
Section 8522 - Application of title