{"id":1555,"date":"2020-03-09T10:46:02","date_gmt":"2020-03-09T17:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/testing-autonomous-vehicles-without-a-driver\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T11:36:26","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T18:36:26","slug":"testing-autonomous-vehicles-without-a-driver","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/autonomous-vehicles\/testing-autonomous-vehicles-without-a-driver\/","title":{"rendered":"Autonomous Vehicles Tests without a Driver"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-columns content-columns colums-1-3-2-3\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\t<nav class=\"nav-left\" aria-label=\"Secondary Navigation\">\n\t\t<ul class=\"nav-left-children\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/autonomous-vehicles\/california-autonomous-vehicle-regulations\/>California Autonomous Vehicle Regulations<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/autonomous-vehicles\/autonomous-vehicle-definitions\/>Autonomous Vehicle Definitions<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/autonomous-vehicles\/testing-autonomous-vehicles-with-a-driver\/>Autonomous Vehicles Testing with a Driver<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/autonomous-vehicles\/autonomous-vehicle-deployment-program\/>Autonomous Vehicle Deployment Program<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/autonomous-vehicles\/autonomous-vehicle-testing-permit-holders\/>Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permit Holders<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/autonomous-vehicles\/disengagement-reports\/>Disengagement Reports<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/autonomous-vehicles\/autonomous-vehicle-collision-reports\/>Autonomous Vehicle Collision Reports<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/nav>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-column col\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) established the Autonomous Vehicle Tester (AVT) Driverless Program in 2018. Under this program, manufacturers are allowed to test autonomous vehicles without a human in the driver seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-container shadow-box\">\n<p>The AVT Driverless Program is administered by the DMV Autonomous Vehicles Branch. We are currently accepting applications for the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of October 24, 2023, there are six <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/autonomous-vehicles\/autonomous-vehicle-testing-permit-holders\/\">Autonomous Vehicle Driverless Testing Permit holders<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Regulations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/adopted-regulatory-text-pdf\/\">Adopted Regulatory Text (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/order-to-adopt-pdf\/\">Order to Adopt (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/autonomous-vehicles-testing-without-a-driver-final-statement-of-reasons-pdf\/\">Final Statement of Reasons (PDF)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply for the AVT Driverless Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you apply for the AVT Driverless Program, <a href=\"\/portal\/memo-alerts\/\">sign up for email alerts<\/a> to stay current on application requirements and changes that may impact program participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for the AVT Driverless Program, submit the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/autonomous-vehicle-tester-atv-program-application-for-manufacturers-testing-permit-driverless-vehicles-ol-318-pdf\/\">Autonomous Vehicle Tester (ATV) Program Application for Manufacturer&#8217;s Testing Permit Driverless Vehicles (OL 318) (PDF)<\/a>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you are unable to acknowledge any of the statements in Sections 3 or 4, write N\/A and provide a written explanation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/autonomous-vehicle-manufacturer-surety-bond-ol-317-pdf\/\">Autonomous Vehicle Manufacturer Surety Bond (OL 317) (PDF)<\/a> <strong>or<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/autonomous-vehicle-tester-avt-program-application-for-certificate-of-self-insurance-ol-319-pdf\/\">Autonomous Vehicle Tester (AVT) Program Application for Certificate of Self-Insurance (OL 319) (PDF)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A copy of&nbsp;articles of incorporation, corporate minutes, or other document filed with the Secretary of State, which identifies the officers, shareholders and managers (if filing as a corporation, limited liability company or limited liability partnership owned business).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"soft-cta\">\n\t<div class=\"soft-cta__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Once you have completed these forms and collected all documents, mail your application and fees to:<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p>Department of Motor Vehicles<br>Autonomous Vehicles Branch<br>2415 1st Ave, MS D405<br>Sacramento, Ca 95818<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Processing times may vary depending on the volume of applications received. However, DMV strives to respond to all applications within 30 business days. Keep a copy of all documents for your records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biennial Fee<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$3,600 nonrefundable application fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The biennial fee includes permits for 10 vehicles and 20 drivers\/operators per application. An additional fee of $50 is required to add an additional 10 vehicles and 20 drivers\/operators to a testing permit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application Checklist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/ol_318_c-pdf\/\">Autonomous Vehicle Form OL 318 Driverless Testing Permit Checklist (OL 318C) (PDF)<\/a> to make sure you completed all the steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Renew an AVT Driverless Program Permit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A permit is valid for a period of two years from midnight of the last day of the month it is issued (unless revoked or surrendered). To renew participation, follow the application steps above.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Modify an AVT Driverless Program Permit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To modify a permit, complete an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/autonomous-vehicle-tester-atv-program-application-for-manufacturers-testing-permit-driverless-vehicles-ol-318-pdf\/\">Autonomous Vehicle Tester (ATV) Program Application for Manufacturer&#8217;s Testing Permit Driverless Vehicles (OL 318) (PDF)<\/a> and mail it to the address on the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fees<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$70 fee to modify an address, authorized representative, driver\/operator or vehicle(s)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$50 fee to add permits for drivers\/operators and vehicles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Requirements For Participating in the AVT Driverless Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vehicle Registration Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your test vehicles are not operating under manufacturer or distributor plates (issued by Occupational Licensing or a state where a reciprocal agreement exists), they are required to have current <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/vehicle-registration\/new-registration\/\">California registration<\/a>. To register autonomous test vehicles, you need to submit these additional documents:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The California Certificate of Title.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the title was lost, submit an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/application-for-duplicate-or-transfer-of-title-reg-227-pdf\/\">Application for Duplicate or Transfer of Title (REG 227) (PDF)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/statement-of-facts-reg-256-pdf\/\">Statement of Facts (REG 256) (PDF)<\/a> from the manufacturer that:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Certifies the vehicle will be operated for testing purposes only.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides a brief description of the autonomous technology or features integrated into the vehicle and the functional capabilities made possible by this technology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collision Reporting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturers need to report any collision that results in property damage, bodily injury, or death within 10 days of the incident. To report a collision, complete a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/report-of-traffic-accident-involving-an-autonomous-vehicle-ol-316-pdf\/\">Report of Traffic Accident Involving an Autonomous Vehicle (OL 316) (PDF)<\/a> and send it to the address on the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Annual Disengagement Reporting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturers must track how often their vehicles disengage from autonomous mode, whether that disengagement is the result of technology failure or situations requiring the operator to take manual control of the vehicle to operate safely. That data must be retained and reported to DMV by January 1 of each year. To report disengagement data, complete an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/annual-report-of-autonomous-vehicle-disengagement-ol-311r-pdf\/\">Annual Report of Autonomous Vehicle Disengagement (OL 311R) (PDF)<\/a> and mail it to the address on the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disposing of Test Vehicles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are restrictions on the sale, transfer, or disposal of test vehicles. Upon completion of testing, autonomous test vehicles can only be lawfully transferred or disposed of as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To a manufacturer holding a valid autonomous vehicle manufacturer\u2019s testing permit or a manufacturer\u2019s testing permit \u2013 driverless vehicles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The manufacturer disposing of the vehicle has obtained a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/file\/application-for-salvage-certificate-or-nonrepairable-vehicle-certificate-reg-488c-pdf\/\">nonrepairable vehicle certificate (PDF)<\/a> ensuring that the vehicle is not retitled or resold. At that point:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ownership of the vehicle can be transferred to an auto dismantler.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The manufacturer can dismantle or dispose of the vehicle and its major component parts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transfer ownership to an educational or research institution or a museum for display or study.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"soft-cta\">\n\t<div class=\"soft-cta__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Licensing Authority<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<p><em>California Vehicle Code<\/em> (CVC) Division 16.6, commencing with \u00a738750.<br><br><em>California Code of Regulations<\/em> Title 13.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dmv-spacer-block spacer-box\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-dmv-illustration aligncenter is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dmv.ca.gov\/portal\/wp-content\/themes\/dmv\/dist\/images\/illustrations\/checklist.svg\" class=\"dmv-illustration\" width=\"251\" height=\"226\" aria-hidden=\"true\" alt=\" \"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Need something else?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"featured-tiles-block full-width full-width--slant\">\n\n\t<div class=\"container container--full\">\n\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"content-tile\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-tile__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Autonomous Vehicles<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Learn more about autonomous vehicles in California, including regulations, deployment, testing permit holders, and collision reports.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-tile__ctas\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/autonomous-vehicles\/\">Go to autonomous vehicles<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t<div class=\"content-tile\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-tile__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Testing Autonomous Vehicles with a Driver<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Autonomous Vehicle Tester Program authorized manufacturers to test autonomous vehicles with a human in the driver seat.<br><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-tile__ctas\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/portal\/vehicle-industry-services\/autonomous-vehicles\/testing-autonomous-vehicles-with-a-driver\/\">Test autonomous vehicles with a driver<\/a><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t<div class=\"content-tile\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-tile__info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Questions?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Email us if you have any questions about autonomous vehicles in California. 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