Sec. 547.618. EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR CERTAIN AUTOMATED MOTOR VEHICLES. (a) In this section, "automated motor vehicle" and "automated driving system" have the meanings assigned by Section 545.451.
(b) An automated motor vehicle that is designed to be operated exclusively by the automated driving system for all trips is not subject to motor vehicle equipment laws or regulations of this state that:
(1) relate to or support motor vehicle operation by a human driver; and
(2) are not relevant for an automated driving system.
(c) If a vehicle safety inspection is required under this code for the operation of a vehicle described by Subsection (b), the vehicle shall automatically be considered to pass the inspection with respect to any equipment:
(1) the requirements from which the vehicle is exempt under Subsection (b); or
(2) the inspection of which is not required under Section 548.051.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 892 (H.B. 3026), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2021.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle C - Rules of the Road
Chapter 547 - Vehicle Equipment
Subchapter K. Provisions Relating to Other Vehicle Equipment
Section 547.601. Safety Belts Required
Section 547.602. Mirrors Required
Section 547.603. Windshield Wipers Required
Section 547.604. Muffler Required
Section 547.605. Emission Systems Required
Section 547.606. Safety Guards or Flaps Required
Section 547.607. Fire Extinguisher Required
Section 547.608. Safety Glazing Material Required
Section 547.609. Required Label for Sunscreening Devices
Section 547.610. Safe Air-Conditioning Equipment Required; Sale of Noncomplying Vehicle
Section 547.611. Use of Certain Video Equipment and Television Receivers
Section 547.612. Restrictions on Use and Sale of Tires
Section 547.613. Restrictions on Windows
Section 547.614. Restrictions on Airbags
Section 547.615. Recording Devices
Section 547.616. Radar Interference Devices; Offense
Section 547.617. Motorcycle and Moped Footrests and Handholds Required
Section 547.618. Equipment Required for Certain Automated Motor Vehicles