Germany Road Traffic Act (StVG) Amendment for Level 4 Autonomous Driving
[in effect]Germany · safety standard · safety standard
Jurisdiction
Germany
Classification
safety standard
Status
in effect
Effective Date
Jul 28, 2021
Primary Sources
1 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
Germany amended its Road Traffic Act (StVG) to permit Level 4 autonomous driving, requiring technical supervision, a data recorder, and compliance with safety standards at least equivalent to a careful human driver. The law was the first worldwide to allow L4 AVs in regular traffic.
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does Germany Road Traffic Act (StVG) Amendment for Level 4 Autonomous Driving cover?
Germany amended its Road Traffic Act (StVG) to permit Level 4 autonomous driving, requiring technical supervision, a data recorder, and compliance with safety standards at least equivalent to a careful human driver. The law was the first worldwide to allow L4 AVs in regular traffic.
Where does Germany Road Traffic Act (StVG) Amendment for Level 4 Autonomous Driving apply?
Germany Road Traffic Act (StVG) Amendment for Level 4 Autonomous Driving is recorded as a safety_standard applying in Germany on the DEPLOY registry.
When did Germany Road Traffic Act (StVG) Amendment for Level 4 Autonomous Driving take effect?
Germany Road Traffic Act (StVG) Amendment for Level 4 Autonomous Driving is recorded as effective July 28, 2021 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is Germany Road Traffic Act (StVG) Amendment for Level 4 Autonomous Driving still in effect?
Germany Road Traffic Act (StVG) Amendment for Level 4 Autonomous Driving is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.
What types of robots does Germany Road Traffic Act (StVG) Amendment for Level 4 Autonomous Driving apply to?
Germany Road Traffic Act (StVG) Amendment for Level 4 Autonomous Driving is recorded as applying to autonomous vehicles on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under Germany Road Traffic Act (StVG) Amendment for Level 4 Autonomous Driving?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of Germany Road Traffic Act (StVG) Amendment for Level 4 Autonomous Driving: 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://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-autonomous-vehicles-avs/germanyOfficial Source
https://cms.law/en/int/expert-guides/cms-expert-guide-to-autonomous-vehicles-avs/germany