"The Trump administration is taking steps to make it easier for automakers to deploy self-driving vehicles by removing some requirements specifically designed for human drivers," electric vehicle analyst Sawyer Merritt posted on
The post said: "U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the United States must lead in transportation innovation. The rules of the road need to be updated to adapt to the realities of the 21st century. Our changes will eliminate redundant requirements and move us closer to a single national standard that spurs innovation and prioritizes safety."
The U.S. Department of Transportation said it plans to propose three new regulations in the spring of 2026 to modernize federal motor vehicle safety standards for vehicles with autonomous driving systems. These standards were developed decades ago and did not take self-driving cars into account. "
One netizen commented: "Self-driving cars need to be allowed to roll stop signs (cars are allowed to ignore stop signs at intersections and pass at lower speeds when there are no other vehicles and pedestrians) and turn right on red lights. Especially right turns, it is not safe to stop."
Musk responded: "That's true."