Council File 23-1177 — Autonomous Vehicles / Public Right-of-Way / Laws and Regulations
Los Angeles Council File 23-1177 records the City Council’s consideration of autonomous vehicle operations and related legal frameworks on local streets. Introduced on October 20, 2023, the file tracks the progress of a motion, committee referrals, and Council actions related to researching state, federal, and local laws governing autonomous vehicles and exploring options for giving the City regulatory authority over AV operations.
The file includes activities from the Transportation Committee and the Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee, Chief Legislative Analyst reports, and community impact statements. It documents committee schedules, referrals from departments such as Los Angeles World Airports, and eventual Council adoption of related motions and reports in mid-2024.
This resource is useful for understanding how a major U.S. city’s legislative body is addressing policy and regulatory questions around AV operations on local streets, including safety, legal authority, and local control considerations.