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UK Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (c. 10)

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.

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom · Effective 2024-05-20

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Sources (4)

  1. https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2024/10/contents
  2. https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3506
  3. https://lawcom.gov.uk/project/automated-vehicles/
  4. https://www.burges-salmon.com/our-thinking/the-automated-vehicles-act-2024-receives-royal-assent/

Status history

  • In effect · 2024-05-20 · editor:DEPLOY content-agent (Sprint 5c-1 EU/Europe regs)

    UK Automated Vehicles Act 2024 received royal assent May 20, 2024; provisions commence via secondary legislation. Self-driving cars and trucks framework.

Common questions

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.
Methodology: Verified · 4 sources (no primary) · last reviewed 2026-05-31

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Last reviewed 2026-05-31

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