Automated Vehicles Act 2024

Automated Vehicles Act 2024

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2024 c. 10
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Automated Vehicles Act 2024 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 12 May 2026. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date.
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Changes and effects yet to be applied tos. 44
applied by 1988 c. 52, s. 192(1ZA) (as inserted) by
2024 c. 10

Sch. 2
para. 4(5)(b)
s. 44
applied by 1988 c. 52, s. 34B (as inserted) by
2024 c. 10

s. 53(1)
s. 44(5)
applied by 2018 c. 18, s. 8(1A) (as inserted) by
2024 c. 10

Sch. 2
para. 5(6)(a)
s. 47
modified by 1988 c. 52, s. 3B (as inserted) by
2024 c. 10

s. 54(1)
s. 82
coming into force by
S.I. 2026/437

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Introductory Text
Part 1 Regulatory scheme for automated vehicles
Chapter 1 Authorisation of road vehicles for automated use
Self-driving capability
1.
Basic concepts
2.
Statement of safety principles
Grant of authorisation
3.
Power to authorise
4.
Authorised automation features
Authorisation requirements
5.
Authorisation requirements and conditions
6.
Authorised self-driving entities
7.
Transition demands
Variation, suspension and withdrawal of authorisation
8.
Power to vary, suspend or withdraw
9.
Further provision about variation, suspension and withdrawal
Administration
10.
Register of authorisations
11.
Regulations about authorisation procedure
Chapter 2 Licensing of operators for vehicle use without user-in-charge
12.
Power to establish operator licensing scheme
13.
Further provision about operator licensing
Chapter 3 Provision of information by regulated bodies
Requirements imposed by regulations
14.
Collection and sharing of information
15.
Nomination of individuals
Requirements imposed by notice
16.
Purpose for which notices may be given
17.
Power to issue information notice
18.
Power to issue interview notice
19.
Notices requiring individual attendance
20.
Offences of non-compliance
21.
Enforcement by court
22.
Use of information obtained
23.
Supplementary provision
Offences relating to information about safety
24.
False or withheld information relevant to vehicle safety
25.
Aggravated offence where death or serious injury occurs
Liability of individuals
26.
Liability of nominated individual
27.
Liability of senior manager
Chapter 4 Powers to investigate premises used by regulated bodies
28.
Warrants for entry, search and seizure
29.
Powers exercisable under warrant
30.
Offences of impeding execution of warrant
31.
Seizure of items
32.
Return of warrant
33.
Use of information obtained
Chapter 5 Civil sanctions against regulated bodies
34.
Compliance notices
35.
Redress notices
36.
Monetary penalties
37.
Supplementary provision
Chapter 6 Other regulatory powers and duties
38.
General monitoring duty
39.
Duty with respect to incidents with potential regulatory consequences
40.
Power to require reports from police and local authorities
Chapter 7 Supplementary provision
41.
Notices
42.
Protection of information
43.
Fees
44.
Interpretation
45.
Related amendments
Part 2 Criminal liability for vehicle use
Chapter 1 Legal position of user-in-charge
46.
Meaning of “user-in-charge”
47.
User-in-charge not liable for manner of driving
48.
Exceptions from immunity
49.
User-in-charge otherwise liable as driver
50.
Power to change or clarify existing traffic legislation
51.
Supplementary provision
52.
Interpretation
Chapter 2 Offences
53.
Use of vehicle without driver or licensed oversight
54.
Dangerous use etc
55.
Amendment of tampering offence
56.
Amendment of offence concerning fitting of unsuitable parts
Part 3 Policing and investigation
Chapter 1 Stopping and seizure
57.
Application of stopping powers etc
58.
Seizure and detention
59.
Interpretation
Chapter 2 Investigation of incidents by statutory inspectors
Authorised automated vehicle incident inspectors
60.
The role of inspector
61.
Purpose of inspectors
Investigations
62.
General power to investigate certain incidents
63.
Powers in respect of persons
64.
Powers in respect of premises
65.
Powers in respect of road traffic
66.
Offences of impeding investigation
67.
Application to police officers
68.
Report of findings
69.
Appointment of additional persons to exercise investigatory powers
Supplementary powers
70.
Additional power in respect of information and material
71.
Obtaining reports from police
72.
Ancillary functions
Supplementary provision
73.
Protection of information
74.
Further provision about physical evidence
75.
Expenses
76.
Offences under regulations
77.
Interpretation
Part 4 Marketing restrictions
78.
Restriction of certain terms to authorised automated vehicles
79.
Communications likely to confuse as to autonomous capability
80.
Liability of corporate officers etc
81.
Interpretation and supplementary provision
Part 5 Permits for automated passenger services
Content and effect of permits
82.
Power to grant permits
83.
Disapplication of taxi, private hire vehicle and bus legislation
84.
Civil sanctions for infringements
Requirements before granting permit
85.
Consent requirement for services resembling taxis or private hire vehicles
86.
Consent requirement for services resembling buses
87.
Further requirements
Supplementary provision
88.
Collection, sharing and protection of information
89.
Procedural and administrative matters
90.
Interpretation
Part 6 Adaptation of existing regimes
91.
Power to update type approval requirements
92.
Application of roadside testing powers etc
93.
Provision of information about traffic regulation measures
Part 7 General provision
94.
General definitions
95.
Disclosure of information: interaction with external constraints
96.
Crown application
97.
Regulations
98.
Extent
99.
Commencement and transitional provision
100.
Short title
Schedules
Schedule 1
Enforcement action under Part 1: procedure
Part 1 Unilateral variation, suspension or withdrawal of authorisation
1.
Ordinary procedure
2.
Procedure for urgent suspension or temporary variation
3.
Appeals
4.
Backstop procedure for cases where authorised self-driving entity defunct
Part 2 Civil sanctions
5.
Notices of intent
6.
Costs
7.
Appeals
8.
Assignment of functions to traffic commissioners
Schedule 2
Amendments related to Part 1
1.
Theft Act 1968 (c. 60)
2.
Prescription and Limitation (Scotland) Act 1973 (c. 52)
3.
Limitation Act 1980 (c. 58)
4.
Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52)
5.
Automated and Electric Vehicles Act 2018 (c. 18)
Schedule 3
Amendments related to sections 53 and 54
1.
Road Traffic Act 1988 (c. 52)
2.
Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 (c. 55)
3.
Crime (International Co-operation) Act 2003 (c. 32)
4.
Armed Forces Act 2006 (c. 52)
Schedule 4
Amendments related to section 66(3)
1.
(1) The Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988 is amended as...
Schedule 5
Enforcement of marketing restrictions
1.
Duty to enforce
2.
Application of consumer enforcement powers
3.
Out-of-court undertakings
4.
Civil injunctions
5.
Time limit for prosecution
Schedule 6
Civil sanctions for infringing passenger permit scheme
1.
Compliance notices
2.
Monetary penalties
3.
Notice of intent
4.
Costs
5.
Cancellation and variation
6.
Appeals
7.
Enforcement action in respect of multiple occurrences
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