The "lawful modification" of vehicle software was authorized "when circumvention is a necessary step undertaken by the authorized owner of the vehicle to allow the diagnosis, repair or lawful modification of a vehicle function; and where such circumvention does not constitute a violation of applicable law, including without limitation regulations promulgated by the Department of Transportation or the Environmental Protection Agency; and provided, however, that such circumvention is initiated no earlier than 12 months after the effective date of this regulation."
Some forms of car hacking approved in USA by congress.
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Some forms of car hacking approved in USA by congress.
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Re: Some forms of car hacking approved in USA by congress.
Thats good news 
According to chemistry, alcohol is a solution...
Re: Some forms of car hacking approved in USA by congress.
nice, id even potentially think in the future source code would need to be more open to be viewed by officials for safety testing? With so many problems arising seeing that new cars are no longer hard controlled, electronic steering, brake and throttle control to name a few, then moving to self driving cars.