On June 13, United States Senators Bill Nelson, Gary Peters, and John Thune announced the six principles that they plan to use to draft legislation for autonomous vehicles:
- Prioritize Safety
- Promote Continued Innovation and Reduce Existing Roadblocks
- Remain Tech Neutral
- Reinforce Separate Federal and State Roles
- Strengthen Cybersecurity
- Educate the Public to Encourage Responsible Adoption of Self-Driving Vehicles