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Explanatory note

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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.