Many organizations worldwide are contributing to the approval of self-driving vehicles. Below, you will find some of these organizations and their responsibilities:
The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) in the US is responsible for vehicle safety and performance standards in the US. The NHTSA specifies guidelines for the testing and development of autonomous vehicles.
The European Commission monitors the transport regulations for the EU. The European Union intends to create a framework for type approval, liability, and data access. The UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) is also working on global regulations for automated driving.