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Seeks views on the draft statement of safety principles for automated vehicles.
This consultation asks for views on the draft statement of safety…
Submit your views on the draft statement of safety principles for automated vehicles by 9 September 2026.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
CCAV is working to deliver the Automated Vehicles Act implementation programme to secure the safe deployment of automated vehicles on roads in Great Britain. CCAV is part of the Department for Transport .
Applications open for operators to join the self-driving vehicles pilot scheme.
Road safety is at the heart of the legislation, with automated vehicles expected to improve road safety by reducing human error.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Check if a vehicle is listed as self-driving for use in Great Britain.
Outlines the application process and safety, operational and reporting requirements for self-driving vehicle pilot deployments.
A programme for the safe deployment of automated vehicles and implementing the Automated Vehicles Act 2024.
From 2026, self-driving cars without a safety driver could be available for people to book via an app for the first time.
Seeks views on protecting the use of certain terms in vehicle marketing so they can only be used for authorised automated (self-driving) vehicles.
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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