If the legislative initiative is approved, Michigan could become the first US state to allow driving a car with an autopilot system from the back seat. Currently, the use of autopilot is permitted exclusively from the driver's seat.
In addition, Michigan plans to allow truck platooning without drivers, where autonomous control systems will be synchronized with each other in terms of distance and speed. State authorities are also considering legalizing robotaxis and creating a modern testing center for testing autonomous vehicles at high speeds.
Thus, Michigan aims to maintain its leading position in the development and implementation of autonomous driving technologies, staying in line with global trends.
