Other partners in the consortium include the Transport Systems Catapult, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and the Open University.
The team won Innovate UK's multi-million pound competition for the 'Introducing Driverless Cars' project.
The consortium will consider the implications and challenges of introducing driverless vehicles on UK roads and aim to establish the UK as global hub for autonomous vehicle technologies.
The three year project, worth £19.2m, will provide insights for vehicle manufacturers, cities, commercial operators, legislators and insurers to develop the legal framework for the roll-out of autonomous mobility.
"We are delighted to be part of a consortium that will help position the UK as a global leader for the development of autonomous vehicle technologies," states Chris Reeves, commercial manager for future transport technologies and intelligent mobility at MIRA.
"It will enable MIRA to build upon our world class expertise in driverless vehicle systems and help the UK deliver the social and economic benefits these technologies can bring."
