AVIA Commends California DMV for Updating its State Autonomous Vehicle Regulations

AVIA Commends California DMV for Updating its State Autonomous Vehicle Regulations
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April 29, 2026

WASHINGTON -- Today, the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) released the following statement from CEO Jeff Farrah following the release of regulations for autonomous vehicle deployment by the California Department of Motor Vehicles:

"AVIA commends the California DMV on the release of these new regulations. The regulations reflect multiple rounds of public input, careful revision, and rigorous review. Autonomous vehicle innovators operating in California have a clear, workable path to test and deploy, ensuring the state will continue to benefit from autonomous technology through safer roads, enhanced accessibility, and strengthened supply chains.”

About the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA):

The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association's mission is to advocate for American leadership in the safe and timely deployment of autonomous driving technology. AVIA is the unified voice of the diverse companies advancing safe and trusted autonomous vehicles. AVIA believes that autonomous vehicles increase road safety, strengthen supply chains, expand economic opportunity, and improve mobility for all.

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