Beta. These scores are provisional. Each state was coded by one researcher and has not yet had an independent second review. Scores and ranks may change. Data as of Oct 28, 2026 · methodology v1.0 (draft)
AV Readiness Map

State AV readiness · Public beta · provisional scores

How ready is each state for driverless cars?

Readiness scores out of 100, half for state law and half for the state’s record of AV operations and support.

Updated · Data built

51 statesClick a band to filter the map

No state in 0–19.

Top 10Ranks 11–25Ranks 26+Hover a state to see it in full color

Hover or tap a state for its score; click for the breakdown. Every state is listed in the rankings; how scores work is in the methodology.

State of play BETA

passenger · as of Nov. 3, 2026
Median Readiness
49/100
All ranked as ties (score ranges overlap)
51 of 51
No AV law on the books
13

10 most ready

BETA · provisional ranks and scores, not yet independently reviewed

  1. T-1Texas97
  2. T-2Arizona91–97
  3. T-3California87–89
  4. T-3Florida87
  5. T-5Georgia85
  6. T-5Nevada85–91
  7. T-7Pennsylvania84–90
  8. T-8Michigan80–86
  9. T-9Tennessee79–85
  10. T-10Arkansas76–82

10 least ready

  1. T-35Alaska23–29
  2. T-35Delaware23–29
  3. T-35Hawaii23–29
  4. T-35Idaho23–29
  5. T-35Indiana23–29
  6. T-35Maine23–31
  7. T-35Maryland23–29
  8. T-35Massachusetts23–30
  9. T-35Minnesota23–29
  10. T-35Missouri23–29

+7 more tied at No. 35