Policy · Updated 24 Oct, 06:30 pm IST
NHTSA proposes cyan lights to identify autonomous vehicles
Why it matters for readers: If you follow technology, this explains a simple change regulators are considering to help people identify driverless cars.
- NHTSA released a draft proposal recommending cyan-colored vehicle lights to indicate autonomous operation.1
- Mercedes originally proposed the idea alongside its DRIVE PILOT level 3 system, which offers limited hands-free driving.1
- The proposal is intended to help emergency responders and police recognize when no one is in the driver’s seat and that the vehicle may still be operating safely.1
- The move addresses the lack of standardized external messaging to indicate a vehicle is driving itself.1
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