Miguel Acosta

chief, Autonomous Vehicles Branch

Miguel was appointed chief of the DMV’s Autonomous Vehicles Branch in 2018. He has over 25 years of experience in the public sector, with over a decade in executive leadership. His previous executive assignments at the DMV include branch chief over the department’s Special Interest License Plate Program, International Registration Plan and Motor Carrier Permit programs; assistant deputy director of field operations; and chief of the Justice and Government Liaison Branch. Miguel earned a BA in political science from the University of California, Davis, as well as an MA in public policy/administration.

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Presentation

Autonomous vehicles – California regulatory overview

The presentation will provide an overview of California's framework for regulating automated driving systems (SAE Level 3-4).