Autonomous Vehicle Testing
Regulations
Application Guides
Application Forms
- Autonomous Vehicle Manufacturer Surety Bond (OL 317) (PDF)
- Autonomous Vehicle Tester Program Application for Manufacturer’s Testing Permit Driverless Vehicles (OL 318) (PDF)
- Autonomous Vehicle Tester (AVT) Program Application for Certificate of Self-Insurance (OL 319) (PDF)
- Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Permit Application for Certificate of Self-Insurance (OL 319A) (PDF)
- Application for Permit to Deploy Autonomous Vehicles on Public Streets (OL 321) (PDF)
Data Reporting Templates and Resources
- AVIM 2026–001 Reporting Requirements (PDF)
- AVIM 2026-002 Notice of Autonomous Vehicles Noncompliance (PDF)
- Braking Events Reporting Template (PDF)
- Collision Reporting Template (PDF)
- Dynamic Driving Task Performance Relevant System Failure Reporting Template (PDF)
- Notice of Autonomous Vehicle Noncompliance (PDF)
- Vehicle Immobilization Reporting Template (PDF)
- Vehicles Miles Traveled Reporting Template (PDF)
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Autonomous Vehicles
Learn more about autonomous vehicles in California, including regulations, deployment, testing permit holders, and collision reports.
Testing Permit Holders
The California DMV authorizes manufacturers to test and deploy autonomous vehicles under three permit categories: testing with a safety driver, driverless testing, and deployment.
Questions?
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