Tesla has just received approval from the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to commence testing its robotaxis on public roads in the state. This significant development was confirmed by Tesla enthusiast @sawyermerritt, who reached out to the DMV to verify the status of the automaker’s application.
The Nevada DMV disclosed that Tesla’s application for a Testing Registry certification was given the green light by the Office of Business Licensing earlier this week. The autonomous plates and official registry certificate have already been dispatched to Tesla. This approval represents a crucial step in Tesla’s endeavor to introduce its Robotaxi service in Nevada, a project that the company has been discussing with state authorities since at least July.
The next phase before Tesla can officially launch a commercial robotaxi service in Nevada involves fulfilling the state’s “Self-Certification for Operations” process. This process entails meeting the stipulations outlined in Chapter 482A and 482B of the Nevada Revised Statutes, which oversee autonomous vehicles and alternative electronic transportation systems. These requirements include maintaining $5 million in insurance, adhering to safety protocols, and reporting crashes resulting in damages exceeding $750.
A key consideration to note is that Nevada law mandates a human safety operator to be present in any autonomous vehicle that does not meet the criteria as fully autonomous (Level 4 or 5). As Tesla’s Robotaxi platform has not yet obtained certification at that level, it remains uncertain whether Tesla will need to have a safety driver behind the wheel, as is currently the case in the Bay Area, or if it will be permitted to operate with only a Tesla Safety Monitor in the passenger seat, similar to its Austin pilot program.
Tesla’s autonomous initiatives are rapidly expanding across the United States. The company is reportedly in discussions to offer Robotaxi service at major Bay Area airports and was recently seen testing a Robotaxi validation vehicle in Tempe, Arizona. Elon Musk has also announced Tesla’s plans to phase out human safety drivers by the end of 2025.
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