Autonomous vehicle regulations evolve with new laws, testing programs, and reporting updates

The development and regulation of autonomous vehicles continue to evolve, with advancements being documented in a variety of reports and bulletins over the years. Starting from 2018, there have been numerous updates to autonomous vehicle laws, testing programs, and reporting requirements.

In 2018, the introduction of new autonomous vehicle laws was documented under "AVIN 2018-01." This set the stage for subsequent developments in the field. By 2019, efforts were made to improve form accessibility, as seen in "AVIN 2019-01."

The year 2020 brought various updates, including operation details and contact information for autonomous vehicle testing programs (AVIM 2020-01). Additionally, the cancellation of certain programs (AVIM 2020-02) and the launch of an online application system (AVIM 2020-03) were announced.

In 2021, options for transferring Employee Pull Notice files were introduced (AVIM 2021-01). The same year the Autonomous Vehicle Tester program received attention with a new testing permit for manufacturers (AVIM 2021-02). Payment options were expanded, and credit card payments became available (AVIM 2021-04).

Autonomous vehicle regulation updates continued in 2022 with new bulletins (AVIN 2022-01). There was also a focus on removing drivers and vehicles from permits (AVIM 2022-02) and facilitating online payment for transactions (AVIM 2022-03).

The following year, 2023, saw the introduction of a specific SR-1 form requirement for autonomous manufacturers (AVIM 2023-01) and new methods for incident reporting (AVIM 2023-02 and 2023-02a). Additionally, two Assembly Bills, AB 645 and AB 413, were documented under AVIN 2023-01 and 2023-02, respectively.

By 2024, the ability to perform autonomous driverless testing permit transactions online (AVIM 2024-01) was highlighted as an essential development.

The history of autonomous vehicle regulations, available resources like the "Preparing for the Future of Transportation: Automated Vehicles 3.0," and various collision and disengagement reports offer extensive insights into the progression of this technology.

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