# The Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026

S.I. 2026/731 · made 1 July 2026

These Regulations are the third commencement regulations made under the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (c. 10) (“the Act”).

Made under: Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (Section 99)

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## Introductory text

ROADS
Made 1st July 2026
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 99(1) and (2) of the Automated Vehicles Act 2024.

## 1 Citation

These Regulations may be cited as the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (Commencement No. 3) Regulations 2026.

## 2 Provisions coming into force on 7th January 2027

Part 4 of the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (marketing restrictions), so far as not already in force, comes into force on 7th January 2027.

## Signature

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State
Simon Lightwood
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State
Department for Transport
1st July 2026

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are the third commencement regulations made under the Automated Vehicles Act 2024 (c. 10) (“the Act”).
They bring into force Part 4 of the Act, so far as not already in force, on 7th January 2027. Part 4 of the Act makes provision for marketing restrictions in relation to automated vehicles. Section 78 of the Act came into force on 1st January 2026, but only for the purpose of making regulations. These Regulations also commence Schedule 5 to the Act, which makes provision for the enforcement of marketing restrictions.

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