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Germany AFGBV: Ordinance on Operation of Motor Vehicles with Autonomous Driving Functions

[in effect]

Germany · operational restriction · operational restriction

All Policies

Jurisdiction

Germany

Classification

operational restriction

Status

in effect

Effective Date

Jul 28, 2021

Primary Sources

1 audited

Statutory Scope & Summary

Germany enacted the Autonomous Driving Act (amendment to StVG) and the AFGBV ordinance, becoming the first country to allow Level 4 autonomous vehicles nationwide. Requires technical supervision, data recorder (black box), operator approval, and compliance with road traffic regulations. Applies to defined operational design domains.

Covered Sectors & Application Domains

Robotaxis/

Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries

6 entries
What does Germany AFGBV: Ordinance on Operation of Motor Vehicles with Autonomous Driving Functions cover?

Germany enacted the Autonomous Driving Act (amendment to StVG) and the AFGBV ordinance, becoming the first country to allow Level 4 autonomous vehicles nationwide. Requires technical supervision, data recorder (black box), operator approval, and compliance with road traffic regulations. Applies to defined operational design domains.

Where does Germany AFGBV: Ordinance on Operation of Motor Vehicles with Autonomous Driving Functions apply?

Germany AFGBV: Ordinance on Operation of Motor Vehicles with Autonomous Driving Functions is recorded as a operational_restriction applying in Germany on the DEPLOY registry.

When did Germany AFGBV: Ordinance on Operation of Motor Vehicles with Autonomous Driving Functions take effect?

Germany AFGBV: Ordinance on Operation of Motor Vehicles with Autonomous Driving Functions is recorded as effective July 28, 2021 on the DEPLOY registry.

Is Germany AFGBV: Ordinance on Operation of Motor Vehicles with Autonomous Driving Functions still in effect?

Germany AFGBV: Ordinance on Operation of Motor Vehicles with Autonomous Driving Functions is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.

What types of robots does Germany AFGBV: Ordinance on Operation of Motor Vehicles with Autonomous Driving Functions apply to?

Germany AFGBV: Ordinance on Operation of Motor Vehicles with Autonomous Driving Functions is recorded as applying to autonomous vehicles, truck on the DEPLOY registry.

Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under Germany AFGBV: Ordinance on Operation of Motor Vehicles with Autonomous Driving Functions?

8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of Germany AFGBV: Ordinance on Operation of Motor Vehicles with Autonomous Driving Functions: 789D AHS, 930E AHS, ARC (Autonomous Relay Convoy), Apollo RT6 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://www.connectedautomateddriving.eu/regulation-and-policies/national-level/eu/germany/

    https://www.connectedautomateddriving.eu/regulation-and-policies/national-level/eu/germany/

    Official Source