Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Regulation Authorization

Only the State of Oklahoma may enact a law or take any other action to regulate the operation of AVs in Oklahoma. An AV is defined as a vehicle equipped with automated driving system technology that allows vehicle automation to perform the entire driving task on a sustained basis as specified in SAE international J3016. A county or municipality may not prohibit, restrict, or regulate the operation of AVs.

(Reference Oklahoma Statutes 47-1701 and 47-1702)