Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with other countries regarding the development of automated vehicles, including in relation to developing common standards for such vehicles.

UK officials actively participate in various international fora to discuss standards for automated vehicles.

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe’s World Forum for Harmonisation of Vehicle Regulations has been developing technical requirements for automated vehicles for over 5 years, and the Global Forum for Road Traffic Safety is considering wider safety implications.

The UK is an active participant in both fora, working to drive development of requirements to assure the safety of such vehicles.