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UK Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (c. 10)

[in effect]

United Kingdom · other · other

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Jurisdiction

United Kingdom

Classification

other

Status

in effect

Effective Date

May 20, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC

Primary Sources

4 audited

Statutory Scope & Summary

The United Kingdom's Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (2024 c. 10), which received royal assent on 20 May 2024 (most provisions commencing via secondary legislation). It establishes the framework for self-driving cars and trucks: an 'authorised self-driving entity' (ASDE) accountable for the vehicle's behaviour, a 'no-user-in-charge' operating mode, and user-in-charge immunity. Built on the Law Commission's joint review of automated vehicles.

Covered Sectors & Application Domains

Robotaxis/

Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries

6 entries
What does UK Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (c. 10) cover?

The United Kingdom's Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (2024 c. 10), which received royal assent on 20 May 2024 (most provisions commencing via secondary legislation). It establishes the framework for self-driving cars and trucks: an 'authorised self-driving entity' (ASDE) accountable for the vehicle's behaviour, a 'no-user-in-charge' operating mode, and user-in-charge immunity. Built on the Law Commission's joint review of automated vehicles.

Where does UK Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (c. 10) apply?

UK Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (c. 10) is recorded as a other applying in United Kingdom on the DEPLOY registry.

When did UK Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (c. 10) take effect?

UK Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (c. 10) is recorded as effective May 20, 2024 on the DEPLOY registry.

Is UK Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (c. 10) still in effect?

UK Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (c. 10) is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.

What types of robots does UK Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (c. 10) apply to?

UK Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (c. 10) is recorded as applying to autonomous vehicles, truck on the DEPLOY registry.

Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under UK Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (c. 10)?

8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of UK Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (c. 10): 789D AHS, 930E AHS, ARC (Autonomous Relay Convoy), Apollo RT6 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

4 documents
  • https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/10/contents

    https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/10/contents

    Official Source
  • https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3506

    https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3506

    Official Source
  • https://lawcom.gov.uk/project/automated-vehicles/

    https://lawcom.gov.uk/project/automated-vehicles/

    Official Source
  • https://www.burges-salmon.com/our-thinking/the-automated-vehicles-act-2024-receives-royal-assent/

    https://www.burges-salmon.com/our-thinking/the-automated-vehicles-act-2024-receives-royal-assent/

    Official Source