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China MIIT Tightens Autonomous Driving Feature Regulations — Bans Misleading Labels

[in effect]

China · operational restriction · operational restriction

All Policies

Jurisdiction

China

Classification

operational restriction

Status

in effect

Effective Date

Apr 17, 2025

Primary Sources

1 audited

Statutory Scope & Summary

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) introduced strict regulations for autonomous driving technologies, banning terms like 'autonomous driving,' 'self-driving,' and 'L2.999' in marketing. Systems must be labeled as 'Level X.' Prohibited phrases include those suggesting full autonomy for Level 2 systems.

Covered Sectors & Application Domains

Robotaxis/

Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries

6 entries
What does China MIIT Tightens Autonomous Driving Feature Regulations — Bans Misleading Labels cover?

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) introduced strict regulations for autonomous driving technologies, banning terms like 'autonomous driving,' 'self-driving,' and 'L2.999' in marketing. Systems must be labeled as 'Level X.' Prohibited phrases include those suggesting full autonomy for Level 2 systems.

Where does China MIIT Tightens Autonomous Driving Feature Regulations — Bans Misleading Labels apply?

China MIIT Tightens Autonomous Driving Feature Regulations — Bans Misleading Labels is recorded as a operational_restriction applying in China on the DEPLOY registry.

When did China MIIT Tightens Autonomous Driving Feature Regulations — Bans Misleading Labels take effect?

China MIIT Tightens Autonomous Driving Feature Regulations — Bans Misleading Labels is recorded as effective April 17, 2025 on the DEPLOY registry.

Is China MIIT Tightens Autonomous Driving Feature Regulations — Bans Misleading Labels still in effect?

China MIIT Tightens Autonomous Driving Feature Regulations — Bans Misleading Labels is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.

What types of robots does China MIIT Tightens Autonomous Driving Feature Regulations — Bans Misleading Labels apply to?

China MIIT Tightens Autonomous Driving Feature Regulations — Bans Misleading Labels is recorded as applying to autonomous vehicles on the DEPLOY registry.

Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under China MIIT Tightens Autonomous Driving Feature Regulations — Bans Misleading Labels?

8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of China MIIT Tightens Autonomous Driving Feature Regulations — Bans Misleading Labels: Apollo RT6, Argo AI Self-Driving System, Aurora, Aurora Driver and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.

Primary Sources & Legal Instruments

1 document
  • https://carnewschina.com/2025/04/17/chinas-miit-tightens-regulations-on-autonomous-driving-features-banning-key-functions/

    https://carnewschina.com/2025/04/17/chinas-miit-tightens-regulations-on-autonomous-driving-features-banning-key-functions/

    Official Source