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Are self-driving cars legal in Florida?

I was able to test drive a Tesla with a self-driving mode the other day and it was awesome! I know that while it’s autonomous, you still have to be behind the wheel and awake while driving. This made me wonder about laws regarding self-driving cars in my home state of Florida. In Florida, are self-driving cars legal?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
The new Tesla with a self-driving mode is definitely a marvel. Fortunately for you, **self-driving cars are legal in
Florida
. In fact, the Florida State Legislature has even passed laws promoting the testing and adoption of such cars.
The three bills passed by the Florida government include:
  • Legislative intent to promote the testing, development, adoption, and operation of self-driving cars. This also includes that the state would not discourage or deter the adoption of this technology, provided the tester is licensed by the state.
  • Permitted the operation of self-driving cars on public roads, so long as the operator has a license.
  • Started a pilot program to study and test self-driving truck technology.
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