TRENTON, N.J. – A new statewide poll conducted by Global Strategy Group among 600 likely voters in New Jersey's 2027 general election finds that 69% oppose deploying driverless vehicles in the state, including 43% who strongly oppose it. The survey also found that 72% consider the technology unsafe, with opposition extending across New Jersey's political parties and regions.

Among registered Republicans, 73% oppose deploying driverless vehicles, compared with 71% of unaffiliated voters and 65% of registered Democrats. Safety concerns are similarly widespread, with majorities across all three groups considering the technology unsafe.

While opposition was recorded throughout the state, South Jersey voters expressed the strongest objections. Eighty percent oppose deploying driverless vehicles, compared with 65% in North Jersey and 62% in Central Jersey.

The findings come as the New Jersey Legislature considers Senate Bill 1677 and Assembly Bill 3968, proposals that would establish a three-year pilot program for fully autonomous vehicles. The legislation would create a framework for authorized testing and operation of the technology under state oversight.

The poll was commissioned by Protect Our Streets, a 501(c)(4) organization committed to educating the public on the dangers of autonomous vehicles being deployed in American cities before they can be proven safe. Global Strategy Group conducted the survey October 8–13, 2026, with a margin of error of plus or minus 4.0 percentage points.