The Department of Transport is seeking views on several sections of the Automated Vehicles Act to support development of the regulatory framework. The framework will include rules, guidance and principles. We are also seeking to strengthen our understanding of accessibility, environmental and cost-benefit considerations.
DfT is asking for views on the following aspects of the automated vehicles regulatory framework:
• Incident investigation
• Type approval
• Authorisation, user-in-charge and transition demands
• No-user-in-charge operator licensing
• Insurance
• Data collection
• Cyber security
• In-use regulation
• Monetary penalties
The call for evidence seeks information that will help inform secondary legislation, guidance and policy development, ensuring the AV regulatory framework remains proportionate, forward-looking and responsive to emerging technologies.
The call for is split into two main chapters, though questions relating to data and costs and benefits will be addressed across both chapters:
• Chapter 1: ‘Getting AVs on the road’ covers vehicle type approval, authorisation, operator licensing, user-in-charge and transition demands and insurance.
• Chapter 2: ‘Once AVs are on the road’ covers in-use regulation, incident investigation and cyber security. At the end of the call for evidence, there are standalone sections on accessibility and environmental impacts. We are keen to hear from a diverse range of respondents.
This includes, though is not limited to, those working within the AV industry, including technology providers, original equipment manufacturers, parts suppliers, academics, road safety experts, road users, trade unions, first responders, those with accessibility needs, and anyone else with an interest in this area.
The full document can be accessed here: Developing the automated vehicles regulatory framework
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