Manufacturers of “autonomous vehicle technology,” or entities creating such technology working in conjunction with manufacturers can apply to test or demonstrate autonomous vehicles on New York roadways.
You must agree to submit your report on demonstrations or tests, undertaken pursuant to a DMV permit, to the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles no later than March 1, 2024. Please send the report via email to [email protected] [1] or mail to
Autonomous Vehicle Testing & Demonstration Unit
New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
6 Empire State Plaza, Rm 410B
Albany NY 12228
The law permitting the demonstrations or tests is set to expire April 1, 2024.
See form AV-2 for details required to be submitted in the law enforcement interaction plan.
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ONLY applications containing completed forms AV-1 and AV-2 along with proof of insurance and a law enforcement interaction plan will be accepted.
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