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California DMV Tightens AV Permit Rules After 2025 Incidents
Elena Marquez·May 10, 2026·5 min read
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California's Department of Motor Vehicles unveiled the most significant overhaul of its autonomous vehicle permit programme in a decade.
What changed Operators must now file detailed monthly incident reports, and the DMV gains authority to suspend permits within 24 hours of a serious crash.
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