Section 227.16 - Identification of Autonomous Test Vehicles(a) A manufacturer shall not operate an autonomous test vehicle on public roads unless the manufacturer has provided the department, in writing, the identification of the autonomous vehicle to be used for testing on public roads. For each vehicle so identified, the manufacturer shall provide to the department all of the following: (1) The make, model, and model year of the vehicle, or other identifying information if such is not available.(2) The full vehicle identification number, or other identifying information if such is not available.(3) The license plate number and state of issuance.(b) Each document identifying autonomous vehicles for testing shall be signed by a person authorized by the manufacturer to bind the manufacturer, under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 13, § 227.16
1. New section filed 5-19-2014; operative 9-16-2014 pursuant to Vehicle Code section 38750(f) (Register 2014, No. 21).
2. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a)-(a)(2) filed 2-26-2018; operative 4-1-2018 (Register 2018, No. 9). Note: Authority cited: Sections 1651 and 38750, Vehicle Code. Reference: Section 38750, Vehicle Code.
1. New section filed 5-19-2014; operative 9/16/2014 pursuant to Vehicle Code section 38750(f) (Register 2014, No. 21).
2. Amendment of section heading and subsections (a)-(a)(2) filed 2-26-2018; operative 4/1/2018 (Register 2018, No. 9).