Regulation map
Where are robotaxis regulated?
7 US states have robotaxi regulations on the books. The rest have no state-specific law.
Permit / framework
Restrictions
Other rules
No state-specific law
States with robotaxi rules
- CaliforniaCalifornia AB 1777 requires driverless vehicles to support first responder communication and emergency geofencingframework
- ArizonaArizona autonomous vehicle law (ARS Title 28 Ch. 9; EO 2018-04 / HB 2813)rules
- ArkansasArkansas autonomous vehicle law (Act 468 of 2019; Ark. Code 27-51-2001 et seq.)rules
- FloridaFlorida autonomous vehicle law (Fla. Stat. 316.85; CS/HB 311 of 2019)rules
- NevadaNevada autonomous vehicle law (AB 511; NRS Chapter 482A)rules
- New MexicoNew Mexico autonomous vehicle testing/operation rule (NMDOT 18.24.1.9)rules
- TexasTexas autonomous motor vehicle law (SB 2205)rules
Common questions
Is robotaxi operation legal in the US?
There is no single federal law that makes robotaxis broadly legal or illegal. 7 states have specific rules in the DEPLOY registry: California has a permit or framework. Every other state currently has no state-specific robotaxi law.
Which states have a robotaxi permit or framework?
California. These states have enacted an enabling permit or operating framework rather than a restriction.
How is this robotaxi regulation map made?
It is built from the location-anchored regulations in the DEPLOY registry (verified, sourced), colored by the strongest posture on the books in each state. Only rules currently in force are shown; repealed or superseded rules are excluded.
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