Regulatory Issues for Modern Connected Vehicles – What Automotive and Technology Companies Need to Understand for Federal and State Compliance

This webinar will help automotive and technology companies understand current and forthcoming federal and state regulations facing connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles, and other emerging transportation technologies. Members of Venable’s industry-leading Autonomous and Connected Mobility Group will walk attendees through existing and incoming federal regulations from the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Department of Commerce, along with state laws from across the country. Thirty-five states and the District of Columbia have already created autonomous vehicle frameworks, and the industry is also facing increasing federal scrutiny. At the same time, connected vehicles have become a focus for continuing federal efforts to secure technology supply chains from foreign adversaries. Venable’s team will clarify how these regulations interact with one another, and what automotive and technology companies could expect from regulators in 2025.

Venable will help you understand (1) the current federal and state regulatory environment for connected and autonomous vehicles; (2) how to navigate federal recalls of autonomous or connected vehicles and other automotive technologies; (3) the requirements of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Standing General Order on autonomous and connected vehicles; (4) the Bureau of Industry and Security’s proposed prohibition on connected vehicle technologies from China and Russia, and how it could alter automotive supply chains; and (5) state laws on autonomous vehicles, contrasting more permissive structures in Florida and Texas with California’s more structured regulatory environment.

Speakers:

David M. Bonelli, Partner

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Washington, DC  | +1 202.344.4626

David Bonelli focuses his practice on complex legal and policy issues surrounding autonomous mobility, electric vehicle transportation, micromobility, healthcare, and labor classification. David has significant experience developing policy strategies for autonomous and electric vehicle transportation, business-government relations, and securing federal contracts and grant opportunities for his clients. David’s legal work includes serving as a senior attorney in the Office of Chief Counsel for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation, where he drafted and advised on administration policies, legislation, and rulemaking for highway and motor vehicle safety issues.

Ian R. Williams, Associate

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Washington, DC  | +1 202.344.4353

Ian Williams advises clients on the legal issues impacting the development and deployment of autonomous vehicles (AVs), connectivity and spectrum use, electrification, and privacy and cybersecurity issues related to emerging transportation technologies. Ian counsels clients on compliance with federal and state transportation laws and regulations for both novel and traditional vehicles, and represents client interests before the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).