Thank you for responding to this call for evidence on preparing a statement of safety principles for automated vehicles.

Closing date is 1 September 2025.

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This survey provides questions based on user choice, an overview of the questions is available [opens in a new window]. All survey questions are optional unless stated otherwise. 

Print or save a copy of your application

When you get to the end of this questionnaire, you will be offered the chance either to print or to save a copy of your application for your records. This option appears after you press 'Submit your response'. All questions are optional unless marked otherwise.

Save and continue option

You have an option to 'save and continue' your response at any time. If you do that you will be sent a link by email to allow you to continue your response where you left off. It's very important that you enter your correct email address if you choose to save and continue. If you make a mistake in the email address you won't receive the link you need to complete your response.

Accessibility statement

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Data protection regulations

The Department for Transport (DfT) is carrying out this call for evidence on preparing a statement of safety principles for automated vehicles.

View our DfT online form and survey privacy notice [opens in a new window] for more information on how your personal data is processed in relation to this survey.

Additionally we are asking for your:

  • current residential location in order to consider in analysing your response since driving standards and perceptions of road safety may vary in different countries
  • views and evidence towards the affect that automated vehicles could have with groups of protected characteristics, for your insight into these areas

Although we are not asking for sensitive personal data, any that is provided in response to this consultation will be processed under article 9.2.g, substantial public interest, with reference to the Data Protection Act Schedule 1 Part 2 Section 8 for the purpose of equality of opportunity or treatment.

Do not include personal information in your responses unless specifically requested.