A driverless-capable vehicle that is also a commercial motor vehicle pursuant to Kan. Stat. Ann. § 8-143m, and amendments thereto, may operate pursuant to state laws governing the operation of commercial motor vehicles, except that:

(a) Any provision that reasonably only applies to a conventional human driver does not apply to such a vehicle operating with the automated driving system engaged; and

(b) such a vehicle shall not carry hazardous materials as defined in Kan. Stat. Ann. § 48-904, and amendments thereto. The provisions of this subsection do not apply to transporting articles and substances prepared in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 172.315 or that otherwise do not require placarding pursuant to the federal hazardous materials regulations provided in 49 C.F.R. § parts 100 through 110. The provision of this subsection shall expire on January 1, 2025.