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Brigham Young University Prelaw Review

Keywords

Autonomous vehicle, self-driving vehicle, drone, technology, emerging technology, innovation, regulation, policy

Abstract

Policymakers are tasked with creating regulations that responsibly oversee the growth and deployment of emerging technologies. I argue that the SELF DRIVE Act, currently being deliberated in Congress, offers one such intelligent regulatory structure for autonomous vehicles: it prioritizes public safety over adherence to outdated requirements, giving innovators greater freedom to field-test new designs. More importantly, I examine how key principles of the SELF DRIVE Act should be applied to other emerging technologies currently facing regulatory roadblock. Specifically, I suggest the drone industry be subject to regulatory changes that incentivize safety, allow exploration, and anticipate future growth. Such regulations allow policymakers to serve the public interest through ensuring safety and incentivizing the development of technologies with profound societal benefit.

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