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Mandatory national standard on safety requirements for L3/L4 automated driving systems

智能网联汽车 L3/L4 自动驾驶系统安全要求强制性国家标准
工信部（强制性国家标准）·Published 2026-08-01·Checked by 管理员 on 2026-10-22

China's first mandatory national standard on safety requirements for L3/L4 automated driving systems was published in August 2026 and is planned to take effect on 1 July 2027. In addition, a draft mandatory standard on vehicle external lighting specifies that only vehicles with L3 or higher ADS may install the blue ADS marker lamp.

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What it means for you

  • From 1 July 2027, L3/L4 automated driving systems must meet the mandatory safety requirements; non-compliant models cannot be sold.
  • Automakers and suppliers planning L3/L4 production must complete safety design, validation and type-approval compliance work before the effective date.
  • The lighting standard requires vehicle exterior design to accommodate the ADS marker lamp, which only L3+ vehicles may install.

    • What to do

    EngineeringGap-assess L3/L4 models against the standard and build a compliance roadmap
    ProductAssess impact of the 2027-07-01 effective date on launch plans and adjust timelines
    ComplianceTrack the draft lighting standard and confirm ADS marker lamp provisions

    Key dates

    2026-08-01Published
    2027-07-01In force

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