China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has approved the first mandatory national standard for L2 combined driving assistance systems, effective January 1, 2027. The standard defines safety requirements and testing methods, transitioning intelligent driving from voluntary to mandatory compliance.
Policy Background and Key Standards
In July 2026, the mandatory national standard "Safety Requirements for Intelligent Connected Vehicle Combined Driving Assistance Systems" was formally approved. This is China's first compulsory standard specifically targeting L2 combined driving assistance systems, covering all passenger and commercial vehicles equipped with such features sold in China.
Core requirements include:
- ODD Definition: Clear boundaries for the Operational Design Domain to prevent over-marketing by OEMs
- Driver Monitoring: Mandatory DMS (Driver Monitoring System) to ensure sustained driver attention
- Fail-Safe Mechanisms: Safe degradation when system faults occur, prohibiting sudden disengagement
- Testing Protocols: Comprehensive proving ground and public road testing requirements
Global Market Transmission
For automotive importers and distributors in Central Asia and Russia, this standard carries significant implications. Chinese vehicle exports to Central Asian countries and Russia have grown by over 40% year-on-year in the first half of 2026. The mandatory standard means:
- Export models' intelligent driving features will be more standardized
- Supply chain safety standards will improve, reducing after-sales risks
- Chinese OEMs' technical compliance will gain higher international recognition
Global Market Comparison
Compared to the EU's UN-R79 regulation and the US FMVSS standards, China's mandatory national standard imposes stricter requirements on driver monitoring and system exit mechanisms. This effectively raises the overall safety baseline for Chinese-made vehicles, benefiting consumers in export markets.
Regulatory Compliance Trends
International partners monitoring China's intelligent driving standards should closely track implementation progress and prioritize suppliers and models with pre-certification. Industry platforms provide access to the latest certified vehicle catalogs and compliance references.
Сравнение глобальных регламентов L2 ADAS
| Регламент/стандарт | Охват | Требование DMS | Механизм безопасного отказа | Дата вступления |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Обязательный ГОСТ Китая | Авто в Китае | Обязательно | Безопасное понижение | Янв. 2027 |
| ЕС UN-R79 | Страны ЕС | Частично | Частично | Действует |
| США FMVSS | Рынок США | Не обязательно | Не обязательно | Действует |
| Япония MLIT | Рынок Японии | Рекомендуется | Рекомендуется | Действует |
