13 Cal. Code Regs. § 228.02: Definitions
[in effect]California · other · other
Jurisdiction
California
Classification
other
Status
in effect
Effective Date
Apr 2, 2018
Primary Sources
3 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
Defines the terms used in Article 3.8 (Deployment of Autonomous Vehicles) of California's autonomous-vehicle regulations. Amended effective April 28, 2026 (OAL File 2025-0415-04). Part of California's broader autonomous-vehicle framework (see california-av-regulations, the comprehensive DMV plus CPUC entity).
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does 13 Cal. Code Regs. § 228.02: Definitions cover?
Defines the terms used in Article 3.8 (Deployment of Autonomous Vehicles) of California's autonomous-vehicle regulations. Amended effective April 28, 2026 (OAL File 2025-0415-04). Part of California's broader autonomous-vehicle framework (see california-av-regulations, the comprehensive DMV plus CPUC entity).
Where does 13 Cal. Code Regs. § 228.02: Definitions apply?
13 Cal. Code Regs. § 228.02: Definitions is recorded as a other applying in California on the DEPLOY registry.
When did 13 Cal. Code Regs. § 228.02: Definitions take effect?
13 Cal. Code Regs. § 228.02: Definitions is recorded as effective April 2, 2018 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is 13 Cal. Code Regs. § 228.02: Definitions still in effect?
13 Cal. Code Regs. § 228.02: Definitions is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.
What types of robots does 13 Cal. Code Regs. § 228.02: Definitions apply to?
13 Cal. Code Regs. § 228.02: Definitions is recorded as applying to autonomous vehicles on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under 13 Cal. Code Regs. § 228.02: Definitions?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of 13 Cal. Code Regs. § 228.02: Definitions: Apollo RT6, Argo AI Self-Driving System, Aurora, Aurora Driver and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.
Primary Sources & Legal Instruments
3 documents- OAL Notice Register 2025 No. 17-Z (Apr 25, 2025): DMV Autonomous Vehicles, Notice of Proposed Action (OAL File Z2025-0415-04): Informative Digest + proposed amended text, Articles 3.7 & 3.8Official Source
https://oal.ca.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/166/2025/04/2025-Notice-Register-No.-17-Z-April-25-2025.pdf
- California DMV adopted regulatory text: 13 CCR Article 3.8 (Deployment of Autonomous Vehicles), OAL File 2025-0415-04, effective April 28, 2026Official Source
https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/file/adopted-regulatory-text-article-3-8-2025-0415-04-pdf
- Cornell LII: 13 CCR § 228.02 (section number/title verification)Official Source
https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/california/13-CCR-228.02