KEY NEWS 1/4 — EU
R(EU) 2026/481 amending the implementing R(EU) 2022/1426 for the type approval of automated driving system regarding AVP
It has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union the R(EU) 2026/481 amending the implementing R(EU) 2022/1426 for the application of the General Safety Regulation (R(EU) 2019/2144) as regards uniform procedures and technical specifications for the type-approval of automated driving system of fully automated vehicles. This Regulation amends some definitions and introduces minor modifications to the Annex I on Information document for EU type-approval of fully automated vehicles with regard to their automated driving system.
Despite this the main objective of the new Regulation is to introduce the new Annex V on technical specifications for Automated Valet Parking (AVP). The small series limitation is removed for vehicles equipped with AVP systems. This will enable mass production and commercialization of these vehicles. The Regulation specifies that the vehicle can:
• Park automatically without a driver within a defined area.
• Operate at a maximum speed of 30 km/h.
• Be activated and deactivated only at transition locations or parking spaces.
The Regulation entered into force on 24 March 2026.
Main technical requirements of the new Annex V
Safety requirements
- Always maintain a safe distance form other road users
- Avoid all collisions in critical scenarios
- Automatic deactivation in case of failure or misuse
Regulatory compliance
- The system shall respect the traffic rules (priority, right of way...)
- Comply with UN R.013 or R.013H on braking systems. Comply with UN R.079 on steering systems.
It is specified that the manufacturer is solely responsible for compliance regardless of third parties involved.
Assessment Tests
- The regulation establishes 8 categories of test scenarios:
- Vehicle hand-over and take-over.
- System override and deactivation.
- Collision avoidance with static and dynamic objects.
- Traffic rules compliance.
- Activation with inadequate information.
- Operation with occluded sensors.
- Failure scenarios (connection, sensors, infrastructure).
- Special objects (low reflectivity, low contrast).
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KEY NEWS 2/4 — USA
UN - R.XXX - Approval of Motor Vehicles in Relation to Automated Driving Systems - New UN Regulations
The Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA) is working on a proposal for a new Regulation of UN R.XXX - Approval of motor vehicles with regard Automated Driving Systems. This new Regulation aims to establish a comprehensive framework for validating the safety of automated driving technologies with the fundamental requirement that ADS must perform during the Dynamic Driving Task (DDT) as safely as a competent and careful human driver.
This Regulation applies to vehicle of category M, category N, category L6 and category L7.
The ADS must handle:
- Nominal situations, normal driving situations
- Critical situations, requiring prompt action to avoid crashes
- Failure situation and system malfunctions
- Operational limits
The Regulation requires manufacturers to clearly define where and under what conditions the ADS can operate including:
- Geographic limitations and jurisfictions
- Roadways characteristics
- Environmental conditions
- Dynamic elements
The proposal was adopted at the 24th session of the GRVA and it would be considered and voted by WP.29 at their 199th session which will be held from 22 to 26 June 2026.
Safety Management System (SMS)
Manufacturers must establish, implement and document a comprehensive SMS covering:
- Safety policy: organizational objectives and safety culture
- Risk management: processes to identify, assess and mitigate risks
- Safety assurance: internal and external audits and supply chain management
- Safety promotion: continuous improvement and training
- Lifecycle management: design, development, production and post- deployment
User interactions
The Regulation establishes two ADS feature types:
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ADSF-1: requires a fallback user who can take over control
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ADSF-2: fully automated without requiring user takeover capability
Testing and Validation
Multiple test environments are required:
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Virtual Testing: Using validated simulation toolchains
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Track Testing: On closed test facilities with controlled scenarios
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Real-World Testing: On public roads within the ODD
Data Storage and Monitoring
- DSSAD (Data Storage System for Automated Driving): Must record safety-relevant data
- Cyber Security: Compliance with UN R.155 on cyber security and cyber security management system
- Software Updates: Compliance with UN R.156 on software update and software update management system
In-Service Monitoring and Reporting (ISMR) Manufacturers must:
- Monitor ADS performance continuously after deployment
- Report critical occurrences immediately
- Provide short-term reports (within 30 days) for significant events
- Submit periodic reports (at least annually) with aggregated safety data
- Report collisions, failures, and safety-relevant incidents
You can follow the progress of this Regulation proposal through IRIS Working Groups Observatory (WGO), the IRIS application designed to provide a comprehensive and structured view of all regulatory proposals being discussed in international working groups.
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KEY NEWS 3/4 — GB
GB on performance requirements and testing methods for Brake Assist System (BAS) of Light Duty Vehicles
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) published a draft for a future new mandatory standard on performance requirements and testing methods for Brake Assist Systems (BAS). This standard applies to vehicles of M1 and N1 categories and states that vehicles shall be equipped with a BAS that complies with the requirements of the standard.
The Standard determines 2 types of categories:
- Category A: identify the emergency situation through the brake pedal force applied by the driver.
- Category B: identify the emergency situation through the brake pedal speed applied by the driver.
It is expected that this standard will apply for New Types on 1 January 2028 and for New Registrations on 1 January 2029.
The period to submit comments ends on 13 April 2026.
The BAS shall ensure:
- Resistance to vibrations during vehicle operation.
- Compliance with EMC requirements.
- Resistance to corrosion.
- Compliance with functional safety requirements.
Performance requirements
These are the main performance requirements for each category:
- Category A: when an emergency scenario is identified by means of relatively increased brake pedal force, the force necessary to activate the full Anti-lock Braking System cycle shall be diminished with BAS engaged versus without it.
- Category B: the specification required that when the vehicle travels straight ahead at 100km/h, the brake pedal shall be applied at maximum rate while maintaining the pedal force within a defined range.
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KEY NEWS 4/4 — IRIS
Breaking news: Korean type approval regulations coming soon on IRIS Knowledge Base
South Korea maintains a strict regulatory environment, operating under a Self-Certification System, where the government conducts rigorous Post-Market Surveillance and manufacturers are responsible for testing their own vehicles and verifying, they meet KMVSS.
The Korean Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (KMVSS) are the mandatory regulations governing the design, construction, and performance of all vehicles sold in South Korea. They are administered by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT) and are enforced by the Korea Automobile Testing & Research Institute (KATRI).
Although KMVSS are an essential part of the Korean type approval, there are other significant regulations to consider.
Our team is actively working on all South Korean market coverage, to bring to our clients, regulations and updates to give them all market knowledge in this critical region.
It is expected to have all the regulatory environment on South Korea on the 4th quarter of this year available on IRIS Knowledge Base.
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