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Earlier instruments and documents in the same policy lineage — superseded by something on this thread, surfaced for context.

31 Mar 2026 | Guidance Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Department for Transport linked direct

Self-driving vehicle pilot scheme: information for applicants

Why linked: Self-driving vehicle pilot scheme: information for applicants (31 March 2026) — practical front door to the regime.

Outlines the application process and safety, operational and reporting requirements for self-driving vehicle pilot deployments.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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