Section 32-41-5 - Accident involving fully autonomous vehicles--Owner duties

32-41-5. Accident involving fully autonomous vehicles--Owner duties.In the event of an accident involving a fully autonomous vehicle:(1)The fully autonomous vehicle must remain on the scene of the crash as required by chapter 32-34;(2)The owner of the fully autonomous vehicle, or a person on behalf of the vehicle owner, shall report any crashes or collisions consistent with chapter 32-34; and(3)The vehicle's failure to remain at the scene of the accident or to otherwise operate in compliance with the requirements of chapter 32-34 must be imputed to the owner of the vehicle, who may be charged and convicted of a violation of chapter 32-34. Source: SL 2024, ch 122, §5.