China's First Mandatory National Standard GB 44721 for Autonomous Driving Published, L3/L4 Vehicles Required to Be "Licensed" from 2027
Mandatory national standard GB 44721—2026 has been officially released, scheduled for implementation on July 1, 2027. The standard includes a dedicated 17-page safety archive appendix and requires automakers to establish an SMS safety assurance system covering the full lifecycle. It is China's first mandatory national standard targeting L3/L4 autonomous driving.
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