UNECE R157: Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) Regulation
[in effect]Global · safety standard · safety standard
Jurisdiction
Global
Classification
safety standard
Status
in effect
Effective Date
Jan 22, 2021
Primary Sources
1 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
UNECE Regulation No. 157 establishes the first binding international regulation for Level 3 automated lane keeping systems (ALKS). Defines operational design domain (up to 60 km/h initially, extended to 130 km/h), driver monitoring, transition demand, and system safety requirements. Adopted by EU, Japan, and UK.
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does UNECE R157: Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) Regulation cover?
UNECE Regulation No. 157 establishes the first binding international regulation for Level 3 automated lane keeping systems (ALKS). Defines operational design domain (up to 60 km/h initially, extended to 130 km/h), driver monitoring, transition demand, and system safety requirements. Adopted by EU, Japan, and UK.
Where does UNECE R157: Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) Regulation apply?
UNECE R157: Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) Regulation is recorded as a safety_standard applying in Global on the DEPLOY registry.
When did UNECE R157: Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) Regulation take effect?
UNECE R157: Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) Regulation is recorded as effective January 22, 2021 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is UNECE R157: Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) Regulation still in effect?
UNECE R157: Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) Regulation is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.
What types of robots does UNECE R157: Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) Regulation apply to?
UNECE R157: Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) Regulation is recorded as applying to autonomous vehicles on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under UNECE R157: Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) Regulation?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of UNECE R157: Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) Regulation: 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://unece.org/transport/documents/2021/03/standards/regulation-no-157-automated-lane-keeping-systems-alksOfficial Source
https://unece.org/transport/documents/2021/03/standards/regulation-no-157-automated-lane-keeping-systems-alks