New York has approved an application by Audi to test autonomous vehicles in the uk . The German manufacturer will test level three autonomous vehicles in Albany , beginning in June . The manufacturer had some of the toughest rules on self - driving cars in the US , requiring drivers to keep their hands on the wheel at all times . However , new rules are being introduced in the 2020 season , allowing the establishment of year - long pilot programmes .
New York has approved an application by Audi to test autonomous vehicles in the state. The German automaker will test level three autonomous vehicles in Albany, beginning in June. The state had some of the toughest rules on self-driving cars in the US, requiring drivers to keep their hands on the wheel at all times. However, new rules are being introduced in the 2018 budget, allowing the establishment of year-long pilot programmes.