United Kingdom: Automated Vehicles Regulatory Framework
Progress
Current status
in consultation
05 Mar 2026 processing consultation
04 Dec 2025 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
United Kingdom
Policy Area
Authorisation, registration and licensing
Policy Instrument
Authorisation of goods or services
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Department for Transport closes consultation on developing automated vehicles regulatory framework
On 5 March 2026, the Department for Transport closes the consultation on developing the automated vehicles regulatory framework. It aims to gather evidence to inform secondary legislation, guidance, and policy under the Automated Vehicles Act 2024. …
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body
Department for Transport opened consultation on developing automated vehicles regulatory framework
On 4 December 2025, the Department for Transport opened a consultation on developing the automated vehicles regulatory framework until 5 March 2026. It aims to gather evidence to inform secondary legislation, guidance, and policy under the Automated…
SourceEvent type
order
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
other regulatory body