Trump administration plans to loosen rules for self-driving cars, exempt them from windshield wipers

Trump administration plans to loosen rules for self-driving cars, exempt them from windshield wipers

Bye-bye windshield wipers!...

NHTSA Proposes Rule Changes to Ease Deployment of Self-Driving Cars

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Thursday that the Trump Administration is streamlining the process for automakers to introduce self-driving cars in the country.

Trump Admin Advances Rules to Speed Self-Driving Car Deployment in 2026

The Trump administration is pushing forward with significant regulatory changes aimed at accelerating the deployment of self-driving cars, signaling a broader effort to prioritize American innovation in autonomous vehicle technology. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced on Thursday that the U.S. Department of Transportation plans to propose three new rules in the spring of 2026 to modernize Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMV…