Driverless 18-wheelers are set to hit Texas highways in 2025—but without clear safety regulations in place, are they truly road-ready? Attorney and traffic safety expert Amy Witherite is calling on lawmakers to step up and ensure these massive vehicles meet the same rigorous standards as human drivers. With bipartisan support growing for new regulations, now is the time to take action before these autonomous trucks become a danger on our roads. Learn what’s at stake and why public safety must come first.
Texas Lawmakers Face Pressure to Regulate Autonomous 18-Wheelers Before 2025 Rollout


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