CA AB623

Requires operators of autonomous vehicles involved in accidents or incidents resulting in property damage over $1,000, bodily injury, or death to report to the Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days, matching requirements for traditional motor vehicle drivers.

Mandates that traffic collision reports prepared by California Highway Patrol or peace officers specify whether an autonomous vehicle was involved in any manner.

Revises definitions related to autonomous vehicles to include "automated driving system," "dedicated highly automated vehicle," and "dynamic driving task," with references to SAE International standards J3016.

Changes the Department of Motor Vehicles approval standard for autonomous vehicle applications from determining vehicles are "safe to operate" to confirming they are "properly registered, licensed, and insured."

Clarifies that "autonomous technology" means technology capable of driving a vehicle equipped with an automated driving system, and excludes vehicles with only collision avoidance or driver assistance systems.