Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Task Force and Pilot Program

An AV Task Force was established to study fully AVs. The task force will evaluate the standards established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration regarding state responsibilities for regulating AVs and laws proposed or enacted by other states to regulate AVs and recommend how the state should regulate AVs. The task force released a final report in February 2021.

The Connecticut Office of Policy and Management, in consultation with the Departments of Motor Vehicles, Transportation, and Emergency Services and Public Protection, will establish a pilot program for up to four municipalities to allow approved candidates to test AVs on local highways. By July 1, 2020 and annually thereafter, the Office of Policy and Management will submit a report to the General Assembly on the implementation and progress of the pilot program.

(Reference Public Act 17-69 and Connecticut General Statutes 13a-260)