New Jersey moves closer to driverless car testing

By: By Devon Williams and Lucy Harper

Outlets: NJ State House News Service

Published: June 1, 2026

Words: 484

Last Updated: 1 week, 3 days ago

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A plan to test driverless cars in New Jersey received another green light Monday, after the measure unanimously passed the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.

The bill, A3968, will introduce a pilot program in New Jersey to allow autonomous vehicle (AV) tests at secure, non-public locations with the intention to later introduce the driverless cars to public roads following a three-year trial period.

Eight people testified in favor …

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