Mercedes-Benz has received permission in California to sell or lease vehicles with Level 3 self-driving technology. That means drivers can be hands-off and eye-off but must still be present to override the system if needed.
There's an excellent description of the 6 Levels of self-driving at this Synopsis web page.
Mercedes-Benz is the first automaker to get permission from California regulators to sell or lease vehicles with Level 3 (hands-off and eyes-off) self driving tech on designated roads, Reuters has reported. The California Department of Motor Vehicles issued a permit for the company's Drive Pilot system, provided it's used under certain conditions and on specific roads. Mercedes-Benz previous received a similar certification in Nevada.
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