Part 6: Adaptation of existing regimes Section 91: Power to update type approval requirements
This section grants the Secretary of State a power to make regulations to amend or impose new type approval requirements for automated vehicles. There are a number of type approval frameworks in assimilated law, which require substantial amendments to enable the approval of automated vehicles.
	Subsection (1) clarifies that the power granted to the Secretary of State in subsection (2) applies to all vehicles that travel autonomously, as well as those that include elements of self-driving or reliance on software for their operation.
	Subsection (2) grants the power to the Secretary of State to make regulations to impose new type approval requirements, or to amend or remove type approval requirements within the assimilated legislation.
	Subsection (3) clarifies that new requirements may include applying the requirements to other entities such as an authorised self-driving entity (ASDE) in addition to those already subject to type approval (traditionally the manufacturer of the vehicle). It also clarifies the type of requirements that may be included for the purpose of securing, demonstrating, recording or assessing compliance with other type approval requirements. For example, this may include requirements for manufacturers to have in place appropriate management systems covering safety, security, and software updates of their vehicles throughout the vehicle’s life.
	Subsection (4) defines terms used within the section and in particular specifies the meaning of assimilated type approval legislation, which includes the frameworks covering agricultural and forestry vehicles, two- and three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles, motor vehicles and their trailers, and motorcycles.