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The committee discussed whether Somerville could restrict autonomous-vehicle testing; counsel said a local ban is currently permissible but could face a court challenge, while pending legislation could prevent such bans.
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No autonomous-vehicle ban or special permit requirement was adopted at this meeting. Officials said vehicles involved in testing must have a driver present, and a submitted memo addressed city outreach and disclosure. The committee also continued enforcement on Walnut Street, scheduled speed data collection for Ashland Street in spring 2026, and began data collection for a speed display on Shore Drive.
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