Global Legislation Tracker
AV regulation status across major regions, updated monthly.
| Region | Status | Level |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Level 4 permitted in select states (CA, AZ, TX, NV) | Level 4 |
| European Union | Level 3 approved bloc-wide, Level 4 framework in progress | Level 3 |
| China | Level 4 commercial testing permitted in 20+ cities | Level 4 |
| United Kingdom | Robotaxi commercial launch confirmed for late 2026 | Level 4 |
| Belgium | Level 2+ available nationwide, Level 3 type-approval pending | Level 2+ |
Legislation
Laws and regulations shaping autonomous vehicles worldwide.
Self-Driving Cars in Europe: What's Legal and What's Not in 2026
A country-by-country guide to autonomous driving in Europe in 2026 — from Tesla FSD in the Netherlands to Mercedes Drive Pilot on German autobahns and the upcoming EU framework.
EU Passes Sweeping Autonomous Vehicle Act for 2026
The European Parliament has approved a unified framework for Level 3 and Level 4 vehicles across all 27 member states, effective January 2027.
California DMV Tightens AV Permit Rules After 2025 Incidents
New rules require monthly incident disclosures and immediate suspension authority for any operator with a serious safety event.
The Steering Wheel Is Next: NHTSA Signals the End of a Century-Old Requirement
The head of America's top road safety regulator just said driverless cars won't need steering wheels. Here's what that means for Tesla, Zoox, Waymo — and the future of how cars are designed.