The document, a draft Chinese standard developed in 2025 and open to public consultation, establishes a technical and safety regulatory framework for various types of combined assistance systems in intelligent and connected vehicles.

It covers three main categories:

Basic single-lane assistance system

Basic multi-lane assistance system

Advanced or "navigation" assistance systems (which include lane-based cruise control and risk mitigation functions).

The text applies to category M and N vehicles equipped with these technologies. The standard defines the key concepts in detail: combined assistance functions, lane-based cruise control, out-of-lane maneuvers (such as lane changes, obstacle avoidance, turning at intersections, or navigating around roundabouts), as well as the risk mitigation function in the event of driver inaction.

WHOM DOES IT IMPACT?

The direct impact is on automobile manufacturers, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS/AD) suppliers, vehicle software and cybersecurity companies, laboratories and testing and certification centers, and the regulatory sector.

CONCLUSION:

The draft regulation strengthens the safety and reliability of intelligent vehicles in China by aligning functional safety, cybersecurity, and performance testing requirements. Its adoption will be crucial to ensuring the safe integration of advanced driver assistance systems into the market, strengthening public confidence, and paving the way for more automated driving in the future.