Cal. Code Regs. tit. 13, § 228.30
Registration of Autonomous Vehicles.
Effective Apr 28, 2026Register 2026, No. 18Authority cited: Sections 1651 and 38750, Vehicle Code. Reference: Section 43014, Health and Safety Code; and Sections 672, 4150, 5902 and 38750, Vehicle Code.State of California
- (a) In addition to the requirements set forth in Vehicle Code section 4453 (a), a registration card for an autonomous vehicle shall identify the vehicle as autonomous.
- (b) In addition to the requirements of Vehicle Code section 4451, the certificate of ownership for an autonomous vehicle shall identify the vehicle as autonomous.
- (c) Autonomous heavy-duty commercial motor vehicles entering California shall be a make and model listed on an approved Deployment Permit, form OL 321A (Rev. 12/2024) which is hereby incorporated by reference. Vehicles shall have documentation from the manufacturer indicating that the make and model is approved for use on public roads in California.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 1651 and 38750, Vehicle Code. Reference: Section 43014, Health and Safety Code; and Sections 672, 4150, 5902 and 38750, Vehicle Code.
History
1. Renumbering of former section 228.26 to new section 228.30, including new subsection (c), filed 4-28-2026; operative 4-28-2026 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2026, No. 18).