China proposes road traffic law amendment with autonomous vehicles section, Xinhua says
- China has introduced a draft revision to its Road Traffic Safety Law with a dedicated chapter on autonomous vehicles to regulate their use and safety on public roads.
- The draft defines key terms, operating conditions for autonomous vehicles, traffic violation handling principles, and insurance requirements.
- If a traffic violation occurs while the autonomous-driving function is active, the vehicle manufacturer or importer is held responsible.
- The draft was submitted for the first reading to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress during its current session.
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China is preparing a reform of the Road Safety Act that includes, for the first time, a specific chapter on autonomous vehicles, at a time when the country accelerates the adoption of new mobility technologies, such as ‘robotaxis'. The bill to amend the law was presented, this Tuesday 25 August, for a first assessment to the Standing Committee of the National People's Assembly, the highest legislative body, informed the official Chinese news age…
Observador
China wants to define new rules for autonomous driving, giving manufacturers or importers responsibility for infringements committed when the system is active.
China Daily
China reviews road safety law amendment with new autonomous driving rules
The project distinguishes between autonomous driving and driving assistance and establishes different responsibilities for each case.
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