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Self-driving vehicles regulation

The Department for Transport and Ministry of Justice are developing a comprehensive regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles (self-driving cars) in the UK, including the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 and a permitting scheme for automated passenger services (APS). The framework addresses liability, safety standards, and operational approval for driverless vehicle deployment on public roads. Current status involves consultation on the APS permitting scheme and development of detailed regulatory guidance.

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Earlier instruments and documents in the same policy lineage — superseded by something on this thread, surfaced for context.

2026

10 events
23 Apr 2026 | Consultation outcome Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Department for Transport linked

Automated passenger services: permitting scheme — outcome published

Seeks views on the proposed automated passenger services statutory instrument (SI) to support the deployment of commercial self-driving pilots.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Automated passenger services (APS) permitting s…
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↓ Draft statutory instrument: The Automated Vehicles (Permits… (7pp) ↓ Automated passenger services: permitting scheme – governmen… (59pp)
31 Mar 2026 | Guidance Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Department for Transport linked direct

Automated passenger service permits: local authority and transport body roles

Why linked: DfT guidance specifically on the APS permitting scheme and roles of local authorities under Part 5 of the AV Act — directly on this thread.

An overview of the automated passenger services scheme and the roles of local authorities and transport bodies in considering deployments.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Automated passenger service permits: local auth…
23 Mar 2026 | Statutory Instrument linked direct

The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999

These Regulations amend the Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) Regulations 1999 (S.I. 1999/2864). The effect of the amendment is to require that applications under regulation 31(1)(a) (applications for manoeuvres tests, large vehicle off road manoeuvres tests, practical tests, and unitary tests:applicants …

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5 Mar 2026 | Consultation (closed) Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Department for Transport linked

Developing the automated vehicles regulatory framework — call for evidence closed — consultation closed

This call for evidence ran from 10:45am on 4 December 2025 to 11:59pm on 5 March 2026. Seeks views on several sections of the Automated Vehicles Act to support development of the regulatory framework.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Developing the automated vehicles regulatory fr… (79pp)

2025

14 events
16 Dec 2025 | Guidance Forensic Science Regulator linked direct

Regulator's notification 06-2024: use of certified reference materials (CRMs) in analysis for drugs in relation to s5A of the Road Traffic Act 1988

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Road Traffic Act 1988

Notification on a procedural error related to the use of certified reference materials in the undertaking of FSA- DTN 102.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Regulator's notification 06-2024: use of certif…
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↓ Regulator's notification 06-2024: use of certified referenc… (2pp)
4 Dec 2025 | Consultation (closed) Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Department for Transport linked

Developing the automated vehicles regulatory framework — call for evidence closed — consultation opened

This call for evidence ran from 10:45am on 4 December 2025 to 11:59pm on 5 March 2026. Seeks views on several sections of the Automated Vehicles Act to support development of the regulatory framework.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Developing the automated vehicles regulatory fr… (79pp)
28 Sep 2025 | Consultation outcome Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Department for Transport linked

Automated passenger services: permitting scheme — consultation closed

Seeks views on the proposed automated passenger services statutory instrument (SI) to support the deployment of commercial self-driving pilots.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Automated passenger services (APS) permitting s…
+2 more
↓ Draft statutory instrument: The Automated Vehicles (Permits… (7pp) ↓ Automated passenger services: permitting scheme – governmen… (59pp)
1 Sep 2025 | Consultation (closed) Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Department for Transport linked

Automated vehicles: protecting marketing terms — consultation closed

Seeks views on protecting the use of certain terms in vehicle marketing so they can only be used for authorised automated (self-driving) vehicles.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Automated vehicles: protecting marketing terms  
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↓ Draft statutory instrument: the Automated Vehicles (Marketi… (2pp)
21 Jul 2025 | Consultation outcome Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Department for Transport linked

Automated passenger services: permitting scheme — consultation opened

Seeks views on the proposed automated passenger services statutory instrument (SI) to support the deployment of commercial self-driving pilots.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Automated passenger services (APS) permitting s…
+2 more
↓ Draft statutory instrument: The Automated Vehicles (Permits… (7pp) ↓ Automated passenger services: permitting scheme – governmen… (59pp)
10 Jun 2025 | Consultation (closed) Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Department for Transport linked

Automated vehicles: protecting marketing terms — consultation opened

Seeks views on protecting the use of certain terms in vehicle marketing so they can only be used for authorised automated (self-driving) vehicles.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Automated vehicles: protecting marketing terms  
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↓ Draft statutory instrument: the Automated Vehicles (Marketi… (2pp)
10 Mar 2025 | Policy paper Department for Transport linked direct

Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 regulatory report 2024

Why linked: Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 regulatory report 2024 — predecessor insurance/liability regime report relevant to understanding the liability framework context of the AV Act.

Progress report on the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 regula… (13pp)
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↓ Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 regulatory report … (16pp) ↓ Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 regulatory report … (24pp)
26 Feb 2025 | Guidance Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles linked direct

Automated Vehicles Act implementation programme

Why linked: DfT 'Automated Vehicles Act implementation programme' guidance — the central programme document for delivering the AV Act 2024.

A programme for the safe deployment of automated vehicles and implementing the Automated Vehicles Act 2024.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK

2024

3 events

2023

2 events

2022

7 events
25 Apr 2022 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Safe use rules for automated vehicles (AV) — outcome published

Proposes amending The Highway Code to create rules on the safe use of automated vehicles on Great Britain's motorways.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Rules on safe use of automated vehicles on GB r…
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↓ Rules on the safe use of automated vehicles: summary of res… ↓ Letter to Parliament about a new section to The Highway Cod… ↓ Explanatory memorandum to The Highway Code amendment [self-…

2021

5 events
28 May 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Safe use rules for automated vehicles (AV) — consultation closed

Proposes amending The Highway Code to create rules on the safe use of automated vehicles on Great Britain's motorways.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Rules on safe use of automated vehicles on GB r…
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↓ Rules on the safe use of automated vehicles: summary of res… ↓ Letter to Parliament about a new section to The Highway Cod… ↓ Explanatory memorandum to The Highway Code amendment [self-…
28 Apr 2021 | Consultation outcome Department for Transport linked

Safe use rules for automated vehicles (AV) — consultation opened

Proposes amending The Highway Code to create rules on the safe use of automated vehicles on Great Britain's motorways.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Rules on safe use of automated vehicles on GB r…
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↓ Rules on the safe use of automated vehicles: summary of res… ↓ Letter to Parliament about a new section to The Highway Cod… ↓ Explanatory memorandum to The Highway Code amendment [self-…

2020

1 event

2019

3 events
17 May 2019 | Consultation outcome Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department for Transport linked

Automated vehicle trialling code of practice: invitation to comment — consultation closed

Opportunity to comment on and amend the 2019 updated 'Code of practice: automated vehicle trialling'.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Invitation to comment: code of practice automat… (11pp)
8 May 2019 | Consultation outcome Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department for Transport linked

Automated vehicle trialling code of practice: invitation to comment — outcome published

Opportunity to comment on and amend the 2019 updated 'Code of practice: automated vehicle trialling'.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Invitation to comment: code of practice automat… (11pp)
6 Feb 2019 | Consultation outcome Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy Department for Science, Innovation and Technology Department for Transport linked

Automated vehicle trialling code of practice: invitation to comment — consultation opened

Opportunity to comment on and amend the 2019 updated 'Code of practice: automated vehicle trialling'.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Invitation to comment: code of practice automat… (11pp)

2017

1 event
9 Feb 2017 | Consultation outcome Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Department for Transport linked

Using advanced driver assistance systems and automated vehicle technologies — outcome published

Proposals for people and businesses in the UK to use automated vehicle technologies, and advanced driver assistance systems.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Pathway to driverless cars: proposals to suppor… (41pp)
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↓ Government response to the pathway to driverless cars consu… (19pp) ↓ Pathway to driverless cars: insurance for automated vehicle… (19pp)

2016

2 events
9 Sep 2016 | Consultation outcome Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Department for Transport linked

Using advanced driver assistance systems and automated vehicle technologies — consultation closed

Proposals for people and businesses in the UK to use automated vehicle technologies, and advanced driver assistance systems.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Pathway to driverless cars: proposals to suppor… (41pp)
+2 more
↓ Government response to the pathway to driverless cars consu… (19pp) ↓ Pathway to driverless cars: insurance for automated vehicle… (19pp)
11 Jul 2016 | Consultation outcome Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Department for Transport linked

Using advanced driver assistance systems and automated vehicle technologies — consultation opened

Proposals for people and businesses in the UK to use automated vehicle technologies, and advanced driver assistance systems.

▤ View document · ↗ GOV.UK · ↓ Pathway to driverless cars: proposals to suppor… (41pp)
+2 more
↓ Government response to the pathway to driverless cars consu… (19pp) ↓ Pathway to driverless cars: insurance for automated vehicle… (19pp)