United States of America: California Department of Motor Vehicles adopted autonomous vehicle regulations establishing oversight and enforcement requirements for light-duty and heavy-duty autonomous vehicles
Description
California Department of Motor Vehicles adopted autonomous vehicle regulations establishing oversight and enforcement requirements for light-duty and heavy-duty autonomous vehicles
On 28 April 2026, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) adopted autonomous vehicle (AV) regulations covering light-duty and heavy-duty vehicles. Manufacturers must begin testing with a safety driver and progress to driverless testing bef…
Scope
Policy Area
Design and testing standards
Policy Instrument
Design requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
technological consumer goods
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
other regulatory body