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07/08/2025
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Autonomous Vehicles - State Comparison
Autonomous Vehicles - State Comparison
State
Type of vehicles allowed:
Automation level allowed:
Testing only:
Platooning:
Full operation:
Permit required:
CMVs and Non-CMVs
SAE levels 4-5
No
No
Yes
Autonomous vehicles must be registered, titled, licensed, and insured.
CMVs and Non-CMVs
SAE levels 3-5
Yes
No
No
Yes. Testing permit is required for both driver and driverless autonomous vehicles.
CMVs and Non-CMVs
SAE levels 0-3
Yes
No
No
Colorado issues Temporary Special Event License Plates for autonomous vehicles.
CMVs and Non-CMVs
SAE levels 4-5
Yes
Yes
Yes
Autonomous vehicles must be registered, insured, and the operator licensed.
CMVs and Non-CMVs
SAE levels 4-5
No
Yes, but only under a test pilot program (repealed in 2020). Non-testing platooning operations are not authorized.
Yes
Yes
Illinois
CMVs and Non-CMVs
SAE level 3
Yes
No
No
IDOT must create a registration system for entities conducting safe pilots or tests of connected and automated vehicles.
CMVS and Non-CMVs
SAE levels 4-5
No
No
Yes
Vehicle must be registered and titled and the driver licensed and insured.
CMVs and Non-CMVs
SAE levels 4-5
No
Yes
Yes
A fully autonomous vehicle must be properly registered and titled.
None
None
No
A DOT feasibility study is to commence October 1, 2025, to determine if platooning can be safely conducted in Montana due to its terrain, weather, effectiveness of supporting communication networks, and other considerations.
No
N/A
CMVs and Non-CMVs
SAE levels 3-5
No
Yes
Yes
No permit or license is issued based on AV’s level of automation, but a permit is required for self-driving vehicles like robotaxi, mini-shuttle, or autonomous delivery vehicles.
CMVs and Non-CMVs
SAE levels 4-5
Yes
No
Yes
A testing entity seeking to test ADS-equipped vehicles in New Hampshire must provide notice to the Department of Safety, Division of Motor Vehicles
CMVs and Non-CMVs
SAE level 5
No
Yes
Yes
Vehicle registration, title, insurance, and all other applicable requirements for motor vehicles.
CMVs and Non-CMVs
SAE levels 4-5
No
Yes
Yes
Vehicle must be titled, registered, and have proof of financial responsibility.
CMVs and Non-CMVs
SAE levels 4-5
No
Yes
Yes
No, but vehicle must be registered, titled, and insured.
CMVs and Non-CMVs
SAE levels 3-5
No
Yes
Yes
The owner of a vehicle equipped with an ADS must properly register, title, and insure the vehicle.
CMVs and Non-CMVs
SAE level 3
Yes
No
No
Yes. An automated vehicle may not be operated for testing without an approved automated vehicle tester permit.
CMVs and Non-CMVs
SAE levels 4-5
Yes
No
No
Not specified. The self-certification testing pilot program requires advance written notifications.
CMVs and Non-CMVs
SAE levels 4-5
No
Yes
Yes
Autonomous vehicles must adhere to licensing, title, registration and insurance requirements.
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