Driverless Vehicles
2026-06-14 · Department for Transport · 9935 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that the regulatory regime for autonomous vehicles is underpinned by testing and assurance frameworks that are flexible enough to keep pace with rapid technological iteration.
Answer
The UK is taking a leading role at the United Nations Commission for Europe (UNECE) in the development of international vehicle regulations on automated vehicles. Through setting internationally harmonised requirements we are ensuring consistent safety re...