# DOT Considers Brakeless Self-Driving Cars

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Podcast: [Tech News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584)
Published: 2026-06-25T14:08:15+00:00
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The DOT is poised to revolutionize self-driving cars by letting manufacturers build vehicles without brake pedals — a bold move that could accelerate the rollout of fully autonomous vehicles like those from Tesla and Zoox. Current rules require human-operated controls, but with this proposal, companies could bypass those restrictions, eliminating testing limits and speeding up innovation. Public feedback is open for 30 days as officials aim to keep the U.S. at the cutting edge of automotive tech — balancing innovation with safety. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3ee5e4dceceeaa13

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