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AV Fact Sheet - Overview

The Federal Automated Vehicles Policy sets out a proactive safety approach that will bring lifesaving technologies to the roads safely while providing innovators the space they need to develop new solutions. This fact sheet provides a general overview of the Guidance.

Last updated: Tuesday, September 20, 2016