Legal breakthrough for self-driving car | Google's

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car automatic driving system Google could soon be given the same legal definition as a human driver, opening the way for vehicles without steering wheel or pedals.

The US national road safety management service (NHTSA) - What rules and regulations sets on the streets of America - shared her thoughts in a letter to the Google made public this week.
Until today, every car without a human driver could not be considered technically.

However, taking into account technological developments, the NHTSA has changed the perspective.
"If the human tongue of the vehicle can actually drive the vehicle, it is more reasonable to identify the driver as anything else (unlike anyone) doing the driving," he said.

"In this case, an item of equipment a motor vehicle, the Self-Driving system, in fact the vehicle."

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This means automatic driving of Google pod, which has no formal controls in the car, is a crucial step closer to be allowed on public roads.

With the blessing of the NHTSA, the drive now matches the basic criteria required to pass the test Federal motor vehicle safety standards.

It is the latest regulatory push for Google after the US government announced in January $ 4bn plan to create regulations at national level for self-driving cars.

Secretary of Transport Anthony Foxx said the initiative would provide cohesion among members.
"We go very carefully to embrace innovations that can enhance security and improve efficiency on our roads," he added.

"Our interpretation could be automatic guidance system computer in a car, in fact, a driver is important.

"But the burden is still on automatic driving car manufacturers to prove that their vehicles meet strict federal safety standards."

There followed an announcement by the Californian department of motor vehicles (DMV) said cars absolutely needed a driver - Google decision described as "perplexing".

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