Senate passes bill prohibiting driverless 18-wheelers

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 250

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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The Alabama Senate on Tuesday passed legislation that prohibits oversized vehicles from operating with automated driving systems.

SB 222, sponsored by Sen. Gerald Allen, R-Cottondale, does not apply to features such as cruise control, but only to vehicles that do not have a driver.

“It’s going to prohibit any trucks that do not have a driver. That will be prohibited on the highways in Alabama,” Allen said.

Allen said the Alabama Department of Transportation …

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