Driverless cars get green light from NJ Senate panel

The bill would create a three-year pilot program for New Jersey to test driverless cars to ensure road safety before widespread public use.

By: Dana DiFilippo

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: May 13, 2026

Words: 939

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Driverless cars could soon be zipping around New Jersey roadways under a proposed three-year pilot program intended to give testers time to ensure the vehicles’ safety.

The Senate transportation committee on Monday unanimously advanced a bill that would also create a task force to help state transportation officials establish protocols on autonomous vehicle crashes, cyberattacks, operational disruptions, liability, and guidelines to ensure the safety of pedestrians and others.

If the discussion …

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