Automated Vehicles Act 2024

Prospective

52 Interpretation E+W+S

(1) The following subsections apply for the purposes of this Chapter.

(2) “User-in-charge” is to be read in accordance with section 46.

(3) The following terms have the same meaning as in Part 1—

• “authorisation requirements” (see section 44(1));

• “authorised locations and circumstances” (see section 44(1));

• “authorised user-in-charge feature” (see section 44(1));

• “control” and “controlling” (see sections 1(6) and 44(1));

• “equipment” (see section 44(1));

• “transition demand” and “transition period” (see sections 7(2) and 44(1));

• “varied” and “variation” (see sections 9(1) and 44(1)).

(4) Section 44(5) (authorisation to determine when feature “engaged” or “disengaged”) applies as it applies for the purposes of Part 1.

(5) The “relevant day” is the final day of the session of Parliament in which this Act is passed.

(6) Any conduct giving rise to liability to a penalty charge is to be regarded as conduct amounting to an offence.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 52 not in force at Royal Assent, see s. 99(1)