California Code of Regulations
Title 13 - Motor Vehicles
Division 1 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Chapter 1 - Department of Motor Vehicles
Article 3.7 - Testing of Autonomous Vehicles
Section 227.40 - Refusal of Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permit or Testing Permit Renewal
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
The department may refuse an application for an original or a renewal of a Manufacturer's Testing Permit or a Manufacturer's Testing Permit -- Driverless Vehicles:
(a) For a violation of Vehicle Code section 38750 or this Article.
(b) For any act or omission of the manufacturer or one of its agents, employees, contractors, or designees which the department finds makes the conduct of autonomous vehicle testing on public roads by the manufacturer an unreasonable risk to the public.
(c) The department shall provide a written notice of a refusal to issue a Manufacturer's Testing Permit, or a Manufacturer's Testing Permit -- Driverless Vehicles as specified in Government Code section 11504.
1. Renumbering of former section 227.36 to new section 227.40, including amendment of section heading and section, filed 2-26-2018; operative 4-1-2018 (Register 2018, No. 9).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 1651 and 38750, Vehicle Code. Reference: Section 11504, Government Code; and Section 38750, Vehicle Code.
