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One of the Missouri House's senior members has filed a bill that establishes provisions relating to autonomous vehicles. State Rep. Don Mayhew (R-Crocker) has filed House Bill 2208. Under his bill, you would be able to operate a fully autonomous vehicle on public roads if conditions are met involving the vehicle's certification and safety capabilities described in the bill. Before doing so, you would have to submit a law enforcement plan to the state Department of Public Safety (DPS), also described in the bill. Mayhew's bill states that the automated driving system of a vehicle is considered the driver of that vehicle for the purpose of complying with traffic laws. Mayhew joined Randy Tobler and Stephanie Bell live on 939 the Eagle's "Wake Up Missouri," telling listeners that he believes the bill will get to the Missouri House floor and he's hopeful of passage. He also says he's ridden in one of these autonomous vehicles in Phoenix and that he felt safe: