C-24.2, r. 37.01 - Autonomous Bus and Minibus Pilot Project

Section 4 Disposition versions

2019-06-01

4. To be authorized under the pilot project, a manufacturer, distributor or operator of an autonomous bus or minibus must

(1)  submit to the Minister of Transport and to the Société

(a)  an application specifying

i.  the testing project;

ii.  the objectives pursued;

iii.  the autonomous buses or minibuses intended to be put into service and the number of such vehicles;

iv.  the area in which the testing project is to be implemented and a description of the route to be taken by the vehicle;

v.  the means taken to ensure compatibility of the testing with the road layout where the testing is to take place;

vi.  the safety measures proposed, including the safety standards concerning the vehicle and the mitigation measures being considered, with a view to ensuring harmonious coexistence of the test vehicle with the other vehicles and road users; and

vii.  the duration of the project;

(b)  the training given to the vehicle driver, including documents in support of the training, and the other instructional tools;

(c)  the program referred to in the second paragraph of section 24;

(d)  any information necessary to determine whether the vehicle is safe; and

(e)  in the case of an operator of an autonomous bus or minibus, written authorization from the manufacturer permitting the testing to be conducted by the operator ; and

(2)  be the vehicle owner.

M.O. 2018-16, s. 4; M.O. 2019-08, s. 1.

2018-08-31

4. To be authorized under the pilot project, a manufacturer, distributor or operator of an autonomous bus or minibus must

(1)  submit to the Minister of Transport and to the Société

(a)  an application specifying

i.  the testing project;

ii.  the objectives pursued;

iii.  the autonomous buses or minibuses intended to be put into service and the number of such vehicles;

iv.  the area in which the testing project is to be implemented and a description of the route to be taken by the vehicle;

v.  the means taken to ensure compatibility of the testing with the road layout where the testing is to take place;

vi.  the safety measures proposed, including the safety standards concerning the vehicle and the mitigation measures being considered, with a view to ensuring harmonious coexistence of the test vehicle with the other vehicles and road users; and

vii.  the duration of the project;

(b)  the training given to the vehicle driver, including documents in support of the training, and the other instructional tools;

(c)  the program referred to in the second paragraph of section 24;

(d)  any information necessary to determine whether the vehicle is safe; and

(e)  in the case of an operator of an autonomous bus or minibus, written authorization from the manufacturer permitting the testing to be conducted by the operator and proof that the manufacturer is aware of the requirement to reimburse the Société for any compensation the Société will be required to pay in the event of an automobile accident; and

(2)  be the vehicle owner.

M.O. 2018-16, s. 4.

Not in force

In force: 2018-08-31

4. To be authorized under the pilot project, a manufacturer, distributor or operator of an autonomous bus or minibus must

(1)  submit to the Minister of Transport and to the Société

(a)  an application specifying

i.  the testing project;

ii.  the objectives pursued;

iii.  the autonomous buses or minibuses intended to be put into service and the number of such vehicles;

iv.  the area in which the testing project is to be implemented and a description of the route to be taken by the vehicle;

v.  the means taken to ensure compatibility of the testing with the road layout where the testing is to take place;

vi.  the safety measures proposed, including the safety standards concerning the vehicle and the mitigation measures being considered, with a view to ensuring harmonious coexistence of the test vehicle with the other vehicles and road users; and

vii.  the duration of the project;

(b)  the training given to the vehicle driver, including documents in support of the training, and the other instructional tools;

(c)  the program referred to in the second paragraph of section 24;

(d)  any information necessary to determine whether the vehicle is safe; and

(e)  in the case of an operator of an autonomous bus or minibus, written authorization from the manufacturer permitting the testing to be conducted by the operator and proof that the manufacturer is aware of the requirement to reimburse the Société for any compensation the Société will be required to pay in the event of an automobile accident; and

(2)  be the vehicle owner.

M.O. 2018-16, s. 4.