Regulation map
Where are autonomous trucks regulated?
7 US states have autonomous truck regulations on the books. The rest have no state-specific law.
Permit / framework
Restrictions
Other rules
No state-specific law
States with autonomous truck rules
- 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
- CaliforniaCalifornia autonomous vehicle regulations (DMV 13 CCR; CPUC passenger service)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 autonomous truck operation legal in the US?
There is no single federal law that makes autonomous trucks broadly legal or illegal. 7 states have specific rules in the DEPLOY registry. Every other state currently has no state-specific autonomous truck law.
How is this autonomous truck 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 Only rules currently in force are shown; repealed or superseded rules are excluded.
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