Vying to be a leader in allowing autonomous vehicles, Nevada is a lagger in regulating them

By: April Corbin Girnus

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 1,391

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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In 2011, Nevada became an early adopter of autonomous vehicles as the first state to allow testing on its roadways. Now, 15 years later, the AV industry appears poised to go beyond testing and free novelty rides around the Las Vegas Strip. Will the shift into the commercial market come with increased scrutiny on safety or a reconsideration of the state’s industry-friendly regulatory environment?

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