Aurora Receives Approval for Warning Device Exemption
Aurora, an autonomous trucking company, announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved its warning device exemption.
About a year ago, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration denied a similar request, prompting Aurora to file a lawsuit against FMCSA, stating that the decision
“stifles innovation and would impede the development of the autonomous trucking industry for no valid or lawful reason”.
Now, Aurora has received permission to use warning beacons mounted on the truck cab instead of traditional warning devices.
Aurora also announced plans to withdraw its lawsuit, following the approval, stating
“Today, Aurora has received approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation to begin using cab-mounted warning beacons as an alternative to reflective triangles”.
Author's summary: Aurora gets DOT approval for warning device exemption.