Autonomous vehicles; work group to conduct and assessment of workforce impacts, etc.
Approved by Governor-Chapter 738 (effective 7/1/2026)
Summary
The law adds new rules that autonomous trucks and buses must have a licensed driver inside who can take control if needed, and it sets civil penalties for carriers that break the rule. It also directs the Secretary of Transportation’s work group to evaluate how autonomous vehicles will affect Virginia jobs, with a final report due by November 1, 2026.
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