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UK Law Reference
Automated Vehicles Act 2024 overview

Automated Vehicles Act 2024 — full text by section

Consolidated text as published on legislation.gov.uk, snapshot 2026-08-24. Read the Act on legislation.gov.uk

100 sections. Default extent: E+W+S+N.I..

  1. s.1Basic concepts(E+W+S)
  2. s.2Statement of safety principles(E+W+S)
  3. s.3Power to authorise(E+W+S)
  4. s.4Authorised automation features(E+W+S)
  5. s.5Authorisation requirements and conditions(E+W+S)
  6. s.6Authorised self-driving entities(E+W+S)
  7. s.7Transition demands(E+W+S)
  8. s.8Power to vary, suspend or withdraw(E+W+S)
  9. s.9Further provision about variation, suspension and withdrawal(E+W+S)
  10. s.10Register of authorisations(E+W+S)
  11. s.11Regulations about authorisation procedure(E+W+S)
  12. s.12Power to establish operator licensing scheme(E+W+S)
  13. s.13Further provision about operator licensing(E+W+S)
  14. s.14Collection and sharing of information(E+W+S)
  15. s.15Nomination of individuals(E+W+S)
  16. s.16Purpose for which notices may be given(E+W+S)
  17. s.17Power to issue information notice(E+W+S)
  18. s.18Power to issue interview notice(E+W+S)
  19. s.19Notices requiring individual attendance(E+W+S)
  20. s.20Offences of non-compliance(E+W+S)
  21. s.21Enforcement by court(E+W+S)
  22. s.22Use of information obtained(E+W+S)
  23. s.23Supplementary provision(E+W+S)
  24. s.24False or withheld information relevant to vehicle safety(E+W+S)
  25. s.25Aggravated offence where death or serious injury occurs(E+W+S)
  26. s.26Liability of nominated individual(E+W+S)
  27. s.27Liability of senior manager(E+W+S)
  28. s.28Warrants for entry, search and seizure(E+W+S)
  29. s.29Powers exercisable under warrant(E+W+S)
  30. s.30Offences of impeding execution of warrant(E+W+S)
  31. s.31Seizure of items(E+W+S)
  32. s.32Return of warrant(E+W+S)
  33. s.33Use of information obtained(E+W+S)
  34. s.34Compliance notices(E+W+S)
  35. s.35Redress notices(E+W+S)
  36. s.36Monetary penalties(E+W+S)
  37. s.37Supplementary provision(E+W+S)
  38. s.38General monitoring duty(E+W+S)
  39. s.39Duty with respect to incidents with potential regulatory consequences(E+W+S)
  40. s.40Power to require reports from police and local authorities(E+W+S)
  41. s.41Notices(E+W+S)
  42. s.42Protection of information(E+W+S)
  43. s.43Fees(E+W+S)
  44. s.44Interpretation(E+W+S)
  45. s.45Related amendments(E+W+S)
  46. s.46Meaning of “user-in-charge”(E+W+S)
  47. s.47User-in-charge not liable for manner of driving(E+W+S)
  48. s.48Exceptions from immunity(E+W+S)
  49. s.49User-in-charge otherwise liable as driver(E+W+S)
  50. s.50Power to change or clarify existing traffic legislation(E+W+S)
  51. s.51Supplementary provision(E+W+S)
  52. s.52Interpretation(E+W+S)
  53. s.53Use of vehicle without driver or licensed oversight
  54. s.54Dangerous use etc
  55. s.55Amendment of tampering offence(E+W+S)
  56. s.56Amendment of offence concerning fitting of unsuitable parts(E+W+S)
  57. s.57Application of stopping powers etc(E+W+S)
  58. s.58Seizure and detention(E+W+S)
  59. s.59Interpretation(E+W+S)
  60. s.60The role of inspector(E+W+S)
  61. s.61Purpose of inspectors(E+W+S)
  62. s.62General power to investigate certain incidents(E+W+S)
  63. s.63Powers in respect of persons(E+W+S)
  64. s.64Powers in respect of premises(E+W+S)
  65. s.65Powers in respect of road traffic(E+W+S)
  66. s.66Offences of impeding investigation(E+W+S)
  67. s.67Application to police officers(E+W+S)
  68. s.68Report of findings(E+W+S)
  69. s.69Appointment of additional persons to exercise investigatory powers(E+W+S)
  70. s.70Additional power in respect of information and material(E+W+S)
  71. s.71Obtaining reports from police(E+W+S)
  72. s.72Ancillary functions(E+W+S)
  73. s.73Protection of information(E+W+S)
  74. s.74Further provision about physical evidence(E+W+S)
  75. s.75Expenses(E+W+S)
  76. s.76Offences under regulations(E+W+S)
  77. s.77Interpretation(E+W+S)
  78. s.78Restriction of certain terms to authorised automated vehicles(E+W+S)
  79. s.79Communications likely to confuse as to autonomous capability(E+W+S)
  80. s.80Liability of corporate officers etc(E+W+S)
  81. s.81Interpretation and supplementary provision
  82. s.82Power to grant permits(E+W+S)
  83. s.83Disapplication of taxi, private hire vehicle and bus legislation(E+W+S)
  84. s.84Civil sanctions for infringements(E+W+S)
  85. s.85Consent requirement for services resembling taxis or private hire vehicles(E+W+S)
  86. s.86Consent requirement for services resembling buses(E+W+S)
  87. s.87Further requirements(E+W+S)
  88. s.88Collection, sharing and protection of information(E+W+S)
  89. s.89Procedural and administrative matters(E+W+S)
  90. s.90Interpretation(E+W+S)
  91. s.91Power to update type approval requirements(E+W+S)
  92. s.92Application of roadside testing powers etc(E+W+S)
  93. s.93Provision of information about traffic regulation measures(E+W)
  94. s.94General definitions
  95. s.95Disclosure of information: interaction with external constraints
  96. s.96Crown application
  97. s.97Regulations
  98. s.98Extent
  99. s.99Commencement and transitional provision
  100. s.100Short title