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EU Passes Sweeping Autonomous Vehicle Act for 2026
Pieter Janssens·May 20, 2026·6 min read
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In a landmark vote, the European Parliament approved the Autonomous Vehicle Act, replacing a patchwork of national rules with a single type-approval pathway for highly automated vehicles.
Key provisions - Mandatory event data recorders for all Level 3+ vehicles - Driver monitoring system requirements harmonised across the bloc - Cross-border operation by default
Industry response ACEA welcomed the move, while consumer groups warned that liability rules still leave too much ambiguity for drivers.
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