🚗New Regulatory Framework for ADS and Vehicle Safety by NHTSA
ADS-Equipped Vehicle Safety, Transparency, and Evaluation Program
Summary
This document proposes a voluntary framework for the evaluation and oversight of motor vehicles equipped with automated driving systems (ADS). The ADS-equipped Vehicle Safety, Transparency, and Evaluation Program (AV STEP) would establish a national program for ADS-equipped vehicles that operate or may operate on public roads in the United States under NHTSA's oversight with the goal of improving public transparency related to the safety of certain ADS-equipped vehicles, while allowing for responsible development of this technology. This proposal includes procedures for application, participation, public reporting, and program administration. It identifies content requirements for applications, including independent assessments of ADS safety processes, such as the safety cases used and conformance to industry standards. These application requirements will inform NHTSA's decisions on terms and conditions for participation. The proposal also contains reporting requirements for participants, including periodic and event-triggered reporting.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Business Impact
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The proposed rule creates compliance requirements for manufacturers and operators of Automated Driving Systems (ADS), requiring safety assessments and reporting, thus impacting business operations, regulatory adherence, and financial planning for companies involved in this technology.