On the first day of the Guangzhou Auto Show, another very important document was officially released. The four departments jointly issued the "Notice on Carrying out the Pilot Work on the Access and Road Access of Intelligent Connected Vehicles". In the "Notice"Officially set specific requirements for the access specifications for L3/L4 autonomous driving and improved relevant rules. At the same time, the selection process for the first batch of companies has also started..
The notice clarifies that on the basis of road testing and demonstration applications of intelligent connected vehicles, intelligent connected vehicle products equipped with autonomous driving functions that are qualified for mass production will be selected to carry out access pilots.
The notice emphasizes that the automatic driving functions carried by intelligent connected vehicles refer to the Level 3 driving automation and Level 4 driving automation functions defined by the national standard "Automotive Driving Automation Classification" (GB/T40429-2021).
Pilot automobile manufacturers should refine and improve the access testing and safety assessment plan for intelligent connected automobile products. After confirmation by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Public Security, product testing and safety assessment work will be carried out under the supervision of provincial authorities and the government departments of the city where the vehicles operate.
Intelligent connected car products that have gained access,To carry out a pilot project on road traffic in a limited area, pilot users must purchase insurance for vehicles in accordance with regulations, apply for registration, monitor vehicle operation status, and strengthen vehicle operation safety guarantees.
Only after the pilot automobile manufacturers pass product testing and safety assessment can they submit product access applications to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
It is worth mentioning that regarding the handling of accidents involving pilot vehicles, the "Notice" clarifies relevant regulations and determines the responsibility for traffic accidents according to different circumstances.
If the vehicle is involved in an accident when the autonomous driving system is not activated, the vehicle will be held liable in accordance with current regulations;If any violation of law or accident occurs while the autonomous driving system is activated, pilot companies and pilot users must provide certification materials to relevant departments within the specified time. If materials are not provided as required, they will be held responsible for the accident..