Ensure you meet the UNECE requirements for automated driving functions (SAE Level 3)
Ensure you meet the UNECE requirements for automated driving functions (SAE Level 3)
In 2021, for the first time, 42 countries agreed uniform type approval requirements for automated driving functions (SAE Level 3), with the adoption of an internationally valid regulation for automated lane keeping systems. This means that manufacturers now have a reliable UNECE (United Nations Economic Commission for Europe) regulation to guide them in the development of automated driving functions for international markets.
UNECE regulation UN R157 defines a strict set of criteria for passenger cars, governing how automated lane keeping systems should work. Manufacturers must comply with performance-based requirements for type approval, technical topics, audits and documentation, as well as proving ground tests and real-world conditions. In addition to UN R157, the ALKS system must be compliant with other UNECE regulations concerning cybersecurity (UN R155) and software updates (UN R156).
Since UNECE regulation UN R157: Automated Lane Keeping Systems - came into force in 2021, the relevant UN committees have been working on extending the system functionality. The 01 series of amendments to UN R157 will apply to participating countries from January 2023. The extension of the regulation represents a further milestone for the future of mobility.
The introduction of these three UNECE regulations - UN R157, UN R155 and UN R156 - gives OEMs and vehicle manufacturers a clear framework for providing vehicles with lane keeping system to SAE Level 3.
Key features of the UNECE regulations for ALKS and its 01 series of amendments:
Complying with the UNECE regulation for ALKS will allow OEMs and vehicle manufacturers to legally provide customers with ALKS systems. Upon demonstrating ALKS compliance, manufacturers will be able to sell cars with automated lane keeping systems in some of the world's largest automotive markets.
Cars with lane keeping systems have been available for several years now. However, until the UNECE regulation was introduced, there was no internationally standardised approach for the more highly automated SAE Level 3 systems. The UNECE regulations for ALKS means OEMs and vehicle manufacturers can now implement an automated driving system in series-production vehicles.
Proving that you meet the UNECE regulation also builds trust among customers who may have doubts about the safety of automated lane keeping systems.
TÜV SÜD has decades of experience in assessing vehicle systems for functional safety, cybersecurity, and physical and virtual testing. We have been involved in testing the safety and security of automated and connected vehicles for several years and we act as your competent partner. As a member of various committees, we are in continual dialogue with approval authorities and therefore have in-depth knowledge of the UNECE regulations and how to apply them. TÜV SÜD supports OEMs, vehicle manufacturers and software providers in all matters concerning new UNECE regulations. We offer you a wide range of specialised services designed to facilitate the rapid implementation of SAE Level 3 driving functionality in compliance with the new UN type approval regulations.
TÜV SÜD is your one-stop solution provider for compliance with UNECE regulations. By partnering with us, you will receive the following benefits:
TÜV SÜD helps you comply with the new UNECE regulations. We offer you a wide range of specialised services designed to facilitate the rapid implementation of SAE Level 3 driving functionality.
If you wish to provide SAE Level 3 ALKS systems that conform to the UNECE regulations, TÜV SÜD is your one-stop partner for compliance.
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