Part 1: Regulatory scheme for automated vehicles Chapter 3: Provision of information by regulated bodies Section 15: Nomination of individuals
Section 15 provides for the identification of a nominated individual by an ASDE and a licensed operator, to be responsible for the information provided to the Secretary of State. Section 15(3)(a) requires that a nominated individual must consent to the nomination. Section 15(3)(b) requires any regulations relating to an ASDE or licensed operator’s nominated individual must also consider the circumstances under which an individual would cease to be nominated, for example if the individual moves to a different organisation. This is to ensure that a nominated individual is not held unfairly responsible for information over which they had no responsibility.
	The nominated individual will share criminal liability for offences committed by the regulated body relating to the provision of information but with a defence that they took all reasonable precautions and exercised due diligence (see sections 24 to 26).