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Notice on Issuing the Rules for the Administration of the Road Testing and Demonstration Application of Intelligent Connected Vehicles in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin
All relevant departments:
The Rules for the Administration of the Road Testing and Demonstration Application of Intelligent Connected Vehicles in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin have been deliberated and approved by the Executive Committee of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, which are hereby issued for your conscientious implementation. Should any issues arise during implementation of these measures, please directly report the issues to the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of the Cooperation Zone.
Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin
September 5, 2023
Normative Document No. 5/2023 by the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau
The Rules for the Administration of the Road Testing and Demonstration Application of Intelligent Connected Vehicles in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin(for Trial Implementation)
Contents
Chapter I General Provisions
Chapter II Application for Road Testing and Demonstration Application
Section1 Basic Requirements
Section2 Application for Road Testing
Section 3 Application for Demonstration Application
Section 4 Remote Highly Automated Driving Road Testing and Demonstration Application
Chapter III Management of Road Testing and Demonstration Application
Chapter IV Network and Data Security Protection
Chapter V Supplementary Provisions
Chapter I
General Provisions
Article 1.
Purpose
To fully implement the requirements outlined in the Master Plan for the Construction of Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and the Rules for the Administration of the Road Testing and Demonstration Application of Intelligent Connected Vehicles in Guangdong Province (for Trial Implementation), regulate road testing and demonstration application of intelligent connected vehicles in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin (hereinafter referred to as the “Cooperation Zone”), ensure road traffic safety, promote the development of the intelligent connected vehicle industry, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of citizens, legal persons, and other organizations, these Rules have been formulated in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and based on the actual conditions of the Cooperation Zone.
Article 2.
Scope of Application
These Rules apply to the road testing and demonstration application of intelligent connected vehicles as well as the relevant supervision and management work within the Cooperation Zone.
Article 3.
Definition
For the purposes of these Rules, the following terms are defined as:
1. “Intelligent connected vehicle” refers to the new generation of automobile equipped with advanced techonology such as vehicular sensor, controller, and actuator. These vehicles integrate modern communication and network technologies, and are able to realize intelligent information exchange and sharing between the vehicle and other entities X (such as vehicle, road, person, cloud systems, etc.). They possess the functions of complex environmental perception, intelligent decision-making, and coordinated control, provide “safe, efficient, comfortable, and energy-saving” driving experiences, and ultimately aim to replace human operation. Intelligent connected vehicles are also commonly known as smart cars or autonomous vehicles.
2. “Automated driving of intelligent connected vehicle” includes conditional automated driving, highly automated driving, and fully automated driving. “Conditional automated driving” means that the automated driving system can perform dynamic driving tasks under the system’s designed operating conditions, where the driver must be ready to provide appropriate intervention if the system requests a takeover. “Highly automated driving” means that the automated driving system can perform dynamic driving tasks under the system’s designed operating conditions. In certain environments, the system may request the driver to take over dynamic driving tasks, and the driver or the passenger may not need to respond to the system’s request. “Fully automated driving” means that the automated driving system can perform dynamic driving tasks that drivers can perform under road conditions, without the need for intervention from the driver or the passenger.
3. “Operational Design Condition (ODC)” refers to the set of various conditions defined during the design of the automated driving system that are necessary for its functional operation, including the operational design domain, the vehicle's status, and the status of passengers. The “Operational Design Domain (ODD)” refers to the external environmental conditions defined during the design of the automated driving system that are suitable for its functional operation, generally including road boundaries and surface conditions, traffic infrastructure, temporary road changes, the status of other traffic participants, the natural environment, connected communication, and digital map support, and other relevant conditions.
4. “Monitoring device” refers to equipment that can monitor the driver’s behavior, collect vehicle operation data, determine whether the vehicle is in an automated driving state, and transmit relevant data to a data platform in real time. The types of data collected by monitoring devices include, but are not limited to, motion state information such as vehicle position, speed and acceleration, as well as driver status data and automated driving system status data, in accordance with the list published by the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of the Cooperation Zone.
5. “Onboard personnel” refers to natural persons with full civil capacity or those lacking full capacity but accompanied by a guardian. They must be fully informed about the content, scope, and risks of the demonstration application of intelligent connected vehicle that carries passengers, voluntarily participate in the demonstration, and have signed relevant agreements. Minors may participate under the supervision of a guardian.
6. “Disengagement interval mileage” refers to the average mileage traveled by an automated driving vehicle between two instances of human interventions.
7. “Road testing” refers to the testing of automated driving functions of intelligent connected vehicles conducted on designated sections of roads open to social motor vehicles within the scope of highways, urban roads, or other areas in the Cooperation Zone.
8. “Demonstration application” refers to the operation of intelligent connected vehicles for passenger or cargo transport as a part of pilot programs or trial implementations, which is conducted on the designated sections of roads open to social motor vehicles within the scope of highways, urban roads, or other areas in the Cooperation Zone.
9. “Demonstration application (operation)” refers to commercial trial operation conducted by intelligent connected vehicles for transporting passengers, cargo, or performing special operations on the designated sections of various roads open to social motor vehicles within the scope of highways, urban roads, or other areas in the Cooperation Zone.
10. “Remote highly automated driving demonstration application” refers to a special category of demonstration application in which the applicant conducts intelligent connected vehicles, carrying passengers, goods, or for special operations, without a driver in the driver’s seat after obtaining remote testing qualifications for intelligent connected vehicles and meeting the corresponding conditions.
11. “Drivers for road testing and demonstration application” refer to personnel authorized by the entities responsible for road testing and demonstration application. These personnel are responsible for the safe operation of road testing and demonstration application, and are tasked with implementing emergency measures in case of emergencies.
Chapter II
Application for Road Testing and Demonstration Application
Section 1
Basic Requirements
Article 4.
Basic Requirements for Road Testing and Demonstration Application
Road testing and demonstration application parties, drivers and vehicles must meet relevant requirements and submit required application materials to the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of the Cooperation Zone.
Before submitting a road testing application, the road testing party must obtain a road testing license for intelligent connected vehicles of the same type from other provinces or cities in China and submit relevant supporting documents for conducting road testing. Upon approval, they may conduct road testing on designated road sections within the Cooperation Zone. Before applying for demonstration application, the road testing party must complete the required road testing.
Article 5.
Requirements for Road Testing Parties
“Road testing parties” refer to the entities that apply for the road testing of intelligent connected vehicles, organize road testing, and assume corresponding responsibilities. Road testing parties shall meet the following conditions:
1. They shall be independent corporate entities registered within the territory of the People’s Republic of China.
2. They shall have the relevant business capabilities related to intelligent connected vehicles, such as manufacturing of automobiles and their parts, technology research and development, or testing and inspection.
3. They shall have sufficient civil liability capacity to compensate for any personal and property losses that may arise from the road testing of intelligent connected vehicles.
4. They shall have established the procedures for the testing and evaluation of automated functions of intelligent connected vehicles.
5. They shall have the capabilities for real-time remote monitoring of road testing vehicles.
6. They shall have the capabilities to record, analyze, and reproduce events involving road testing vehicles.
7. They shall have the capabilities to guarantee the cybersecurity of road testing vehicles and remote monitoring platforms.
8. They shall meet any other conditions stipulated by laws, administrative regulations, and rules.
Article 6.
Requirements for Demonstration Application Parties
A demonstration application party refers to an entity or a consortium of multiple entities that applies for the demonstration application of intelligent connected vehicles, organizes demonstration application, and assumes corresponding responsibilities. A demonstration application party shall meet the following conditions:
1. It shall be an independent corporate entity or a consortium consisting of multiple independent corporate entities, all registered within the territory of the People’s Republic of China.
2. It shall have the business capabilities related to intelligent connected vehicles, such as manufacturing of automobiles and their parts, technology research and development, experiment and testing, or demonstration application operations;
3. If the demonstration application party consists of multiple independent corporate entities, at least one of which shall have the capability to provide demonstration application operation services. All entities shall sign relevant agreements on operation services and the division of related liability for any torts.
4. It shall has sufficient sufficient civil liability capacity to compensate for personal and property losses that may arise from the demonstration application of intelligent connected vehicles.
5. It shall have a demonstration application plan for intelligent connected vehicles.
6. It shall have the capabilities for real-time remote monitoring of demonstration application vehicles.
7. It shall have the capabilities to record, analyze, and reproduce events involving demonstration application vehicles.
8. It shall have the capabilities to guarantee the cybersecurity of demonstrative application vehicles and remote monitoring platforms.
9. It shall meet any other conditions stipulated by laws, administrative regulations, and rules.
Article 7.
Requirements for Drivers of Road Testing and Demonstration Application
Drivers of road testing and demonstration application shall meet the following conditions:
1. The driver shall have signed a labor or service contract with the road testing or demonstration application party.
2. The driver shall hold a valid driving license of the corresponding permitted vehicle model and have more than three years of driving experience.
3. The driver shall have no record of having 12 points deducted during any of the latest three successive point periods.
4. The driver shall have no record of serious traffic violations, such as exceeding the speed limit by more than 50%, exceeding seating capacity, overloading vehicles, or ignoring traffic lights.
5. The driver shall have no record of drunk driving or driving under the influence of alcohol, and no record of taking psychotropic drugs or narcotic drugs that are under state control.
6. The driver shall have no record of being held liable for any traffic accident that resulted in death or serious injury to any person.
7. The driver shall become qualified after receiving training from the road testing or demonstration application party. The drive shall be familiar with the procedures for the testing and evaluation of automated driving functions and the application plan, be proficient in the operation methods for road testing and demonstration application, and possess the capability to handle emergency situations effectively.
8. They shall meet any other conditions stipulated by laws, administrative regulations, and rules.
Article 8.
Requirements for Road Testing and Demonstration Application Vehicles
“Road testing vehicles and demonstration application vehicles” refer to intelligent connected vehicles applying for road testing or demonstration application. These vehicles shall meet the following conditions:
1. The vehicles shall not have been registered as motor vehicles.
2. The vehicles shall meet the requirements of compulsory inspection requirements, excluding durability inspection, for the corresponding vehicle models. For specific requirements that cannot meet the compulsory inspection requirements due to the implementation of automatic driving functions (e.g., short-distance passenger-carrying intelligent connected new products without a driver’s seat or steering wheel, in-venue vehicles, and special operation equipment), certificates shall be provided to prove that the safety performance of vehicles has not been compromised (e.g., safety self-declaration for demonstration applications and testing data or cases conducted elsewhere).
3.The vehicles shall have both manual operation and automated driving modes, with the ability to switch between modes in a safe, fast, and simple manner. The vehicles shall provide corresponding prompts to ensure that they can be instantly switched to manual operation under any circumstance.
4.The vehicle shall be equipped with relevant monitoring devices capable of recording, storing, and online monitoring of vehicle status. It shall connect relevant data to the data supervision platform established by the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of the Cooperation Zone. The list of data to be monitored must comply with that published by the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau and shall include, but is not limited to, the following data. The vehicle shall be capable of transmitting the following data of items (1) to (4) in real time listed below and shall automatically record and store the following data of at least 90 seconds prior to any vehicle accidents or failures. The data shall be stored for no less than one year:
(1) Vehicle identification (vehicle frame number or temporary license plate information, among others);
(2) Vehicle control mode;
(3) Vehicle location and mileage;
(4) Vehicle speed, acceleration, driving direction, and other motion states;
(5) Information about the driver inside the vehicle (if any);
(6) Environmental perception and response status (including the reception of remote control instructions by the vehicle, if any);
(7) Software version information;
(8) Real-time status of vehicle lights and signals;
(9) 360-degree video monitoring of circumstances outside of vehicles;
(10) Inside-vehicle video and voice monitoring that reflects the status of drivers and the man-machine interaction;
(11) Remote control instructions received by vehicles (if any);
(12) Fault conditions related to the vehicle and the automated driving system (if any).
Section 2
Application for Road Testing
Article 9.
Safety Self-Declaration for Road Testing and Supporting Documents
The road testing party shall provide a safety self-declaration for road testing of intelligent connected vehicle (see Attachment 1), which shall be verified by the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau the Economic Development Bureau of the Cooperation Zone. This safety self-declaration shall include information about the road testing party, vehicle identification code, name and ID number of the testing driver, testing period, road sections and areas where the testing will occur, and testing items. The testing period shall not exceed 18 months in principle and shall not exceed the validity period of the safety technical inspection certificate and insurance documents.
The safety self-declaration for road testing shall be submitted along with the following supporting documents:
1. Basic information about the testing party, the driver, and the vehicle;
2. A declaration concerning the level of automated driving function of the road testing vehicle and an explanation of the Operational Design Conditions (ODC) related to the automated driving function, covering the Operational Design Domain (ODD), vehicle state, and driver state;
3. An explanation of the relationship between the ODD of the road testing vehicle and the various traffic elements in the designated road testing sections and areas;
4. For domestically manufactured power-driven vehicles, a Qualified Certificate of Complete Vehicle shall be provided. For models not included in the announcement, a Qualified Certificate of Vehicle and a Compulsory Inspection Report for the corresponding models from a nationally recognized third-party testing agency shall be provided. For imported power-driven vehicles, a Compulsory Product Certification, an Inspection Sheet and a Certificate of Importation of Cargo for imported power-driven vehicles shall be provided. If a Compulsory Product Certification for imported power-driven vehicles has not been obtained, a declaration confirming that the vehicle meets safety operating conditions and a Compulsory Inspection Report for the corresponding models from a nationally recognized third-party testing agency shall be provided.
5. An explanation of the automated driving functions and proof that these do not compromise the vehicle’s safety performance;
6. Proof of passing the safety technical inspection for the motor vehicle;
7. For vehicles with networking capabilities or monitoring platforms with remote control functions, a network security risk assessment report and proof of measures taken to mitigate risks shall be provided;
8. Explanatory notes of simulation tests and real vehicle testing in designated testing zones or areas conducted by the testing party;
9. A commissioned inspection report of the automated driving functions from a third-party testing agency recognized by national or provincial authorities;
10. A road testing plan approved by a third-party institution, including details of the testing road section or area, testing period, testing items, evaluation procedures, risk analysis, and countermeasures;
11. A compulsory traffic accident liability insurance certificate, and a traffic accident liability insurance certificate with a coverage limit of no less than five million RMB for each vehicle, or a letter of indemnity for road testing accidents involving automated driving of no less than five million RMB;
12. In principle, complete documentation of road testing records for vehicles of the same type that have been tested in other provinces and cities in China for intelligent connected vehicles is required.
13. Other relevant materials.
Article 10.
Temporary License Plates for Road Testing
Vehicles applying for temporary license plates for road testing shall follow the procedures outlined in the Rules for the Administration of the Road Testing and Demonstration Application of Intelligent Connected Vehicles in Guangdong Province.
Article 11.
Increase in the Number of Vehicles or Testing Roads for Road Testing
For intelligent connected vehicles that have already completed or are currently undergoing road testing within the Cooperation Zone, if there is a need to increase the number of road testing vehicles or conduct same or similar road tests on other roads within the Cooperation Zone, the road testing party may resubmit the original relevant materials, including the following:
1. If there is a need to increase the number of road testing vehicles, the road testing party shall provide a justification for the number and the necessity of the additional vehicles. In addition to the original relevant materials, the road testing party shall also submit materials related to the additional vehicles as specified in Article 9, Items 4, 6, and 10 of these Rules.
2. Provided that the additional vehicles or those undergoing road tests on other roads within the Cooperation Zone have already been tested in accordance with national and industry-related standards and regulations for the testing items listed in Attachment 2, which pertain to the general automated driving functions and their ODD, the same testing projects need not be repeated.
Article 12.
Expiration or Modification of Safety Self-Declaration for Road Testing
If the safety self-declaration for road testing of intelligent connected vehicles has expired, or if there is a need to update information such as the road testing driver, the road testing party shall revise the safety self-declaration and submit a modification statement along with the relevant materials.
If there are no modifications to the vehicle configuration and road testing items during the update of the safety self-declaration, there is no need to repeat the automated driving function tests. If modifications have been made, relevant testing shall be conducted by a third-party testing agency engaged in automobile-related services and recognized by national or provincial authorities, based on the nature of the changes.
Section 3
Application for Demonstration Application
Article 13.
Prerequisites for Application for Demonstration Application
For initial applications or for increasing the number of demonstration application vehicles with the same configuration, the vehicles shall have completed a total of no less than 240 hours or 1,000 kilometers of road testing in automated driving mode on the designated road sections and areas for the demonstration application. During this testing period, the road testing vehicle must not be involved in any traffic violations or traffic accidents for which the road testing vehicle is deemed liable.
The road sections or areas intended for demonstration applications shall not exceed the scope of the road sections or areas where the road testing vehicle has already completed testing.
Article 14.
Self-Declaration of Demonstration Application and Supporting Documents
The demonstration application party shall provide a safety self-declaration for the intelligent connected vehicle demonstration application (see Attachment 3), which shall be confirmed by the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau and the Economic Development Bureau of the Cooperation Zone. This safety self-declaration shall include information such as the demonstration application party, vehicle identification code, name and ID number of the driver for the demonstration application, application time, application road section or area, and project details. The duration of the demonstration application shall not exceed 18 months and shall not exceed the validity period of the safety technical inspection certificate and insurance documents.
The safety self-declaration for the demonstration application safety shall be submitted along with the following materials:
1. Basic information about the demonstration application party, driver, and vehicle;
2. Complete records of the road testing completed by the demonstration application vehicle in the designated application route or area;
3. For vehicles with networking capabilities or monitoring platforms with remote control functions, a network security risk assessment report and proof of measures taken to mitigate risks shall be provided;
4. A demonstration application plan approved by a third-party institution, which includes, but is not limited to the purpose of the demonstration application, road section or area, time, project details, risk analysis, and countermeasures;
5. Information regarding passengers or cargo carried;
6. A compulsory traffic accident liability insurance certificate and a traffic accident liability insurance certificate with a coverage limit of no less than five million RMB for each vehicle or a letter of indemnity for road testing accidents involving automatic driving of no less than five million RMB; For demonstration applications involving passenger transportation, necessary commercial insurance, including seat insurance and personal accident insurance for the passengers, shall be provided;
7. Other relevant materials.
Article 15.
Increase in the Number of Vehicles for Demonstration Application
If there is a need to increase the number of demonstration application vehicles with the same configuration, the demonstration application party shall provide a justification for the necessity and submit the relevant application materials.
Article 16.
Expiration or Modification of Safety Self-Declaration for Demonstration Application
If the safety self-declaration for the demonstration application of intelligent connected vehicles has expired or if there is a need to modify basic information such as the demonstration application driver, the demonstration application party shall update the information in the safety self-declaration and submit a modification statement along with the corresponding materials.
Article 17.
Prerequisites for Application for Demonstration Application (Operation)
The party applying for demonstration applications (operation), whether for initial applications or for increasing the number of vehicles with the same configuration, shall have completed no less than 360 hours or 1,500 kilometers of demonstration applications in the designated road sections and areas for the application, with no traffic violations or safety accidents attributable to the vehicles.
For parties applying for passenger-carrying demonstration applications (operation) that have obtained similar vehicle licenses for intelligent connected vehicle passenger-carrying demonstration applications (operations) in other provinces or cities in the country, they shall have conducted a cumulative total of over 1,000 passenger-carrying demonstration applications in the Cooperation Zone. If these parties have not obtained such licenses, they shall have conducted a cumulative total of over 10,000 passenger-carrying demonstration applications in the Cooperation Zone.
Article 18.
Self-Declaration of Demonstration Application (Operation) and Supporting Documents
The demonstration application (operation) party shall provide a safety self-declaration for intelligent connected vehicle demonstration applications and a demonstration application (operation) plan, which shall be confirmed by the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau, Economic Development Bureau, and Commercial Services Bureau of the Cooperation Zone. The duration of the demonstration application (operation) shall not exceed 18 months in principle and shall not exceed the validity period of the safety technical inspection certificate and insurance documents.
The demonstration application (operation) plan shall specify safety measures, relevant risk analysis, and countermeasures.
Article 19.
Passenger and Cargo in Demonstration Application (Operation)
During the demonstration application (operation), vehicles may carry relevant personnel or cargo as stipulated, but must not exceed the rated capacity and approved load of the vehicle, and must not carry hazardous materials.
The demonstration application (operation) party must not engage in illegal road transport activities and must clearly inform service recipients of possible risks and take necessary safety measures.
Article 20.
Fees for Demonstration Application (Operation)
A reasonable fee may be charged for conducting demonstration application (operation). The charging standards shall be specified in the demonstration application (operation) plan; if fees are charged to unspecified recipients, the charging standards shall be publicly announced.
Article 21.
Safety Management Requirements for Demonstration Application (Operation) Parties
The demonstration application (operation) parties must strengthen safety management and implement safety management systems for services, networks, and emergencies, among others. They must strictly protect and manage data security, enhance safety prevention and risk mitigation capabilities, and support and cooperate with relevant departments in conducting related work.
Article 22.
Daily Management Requirements for Demonstration Application (Operation) Parties
The demonstration application (operation) party shall establish comprehensive regulations for safety operations and management, a robust service evaluation system, and an effective passenger complaint handling system. They shall regularly submit periodic summary reports that include pilot operation profiles, service quality, passenger feedback, complaint handling outcomes, traffic violations, accidents, etc.
Relevant functional departments shall monitor the daily operational status of the enterprise in accordance with their responsibilities and may retrieve and review data related to the enterprise’s business operations, service quality, platform and network performance, and vehicle usage as necessary.
Article 23.
Requirements for Safety Self-Declaration for Demonstration Application (Operation)
During the demonstration application (operation), vehicles shall comply with regulations regarding temporary license plates and shall not conduct demonstration applications (operations) outside the time, road sections, or areas specified in the safety self-declaration. The content of the demonstration application (operation) shall be consistent with the projects stated in the self-declaration. The driver must comply with current road traffic safety laws and regulations and carry the self-declaration for inspection.
Article 24.
Increase in the Number of Vehicles for Demonstration Application (Operation)
If there is a need to increase the number of demonstration application vehicles with the same configuration, the demonstration application party shall provide a justification for the necessity and submit the relevant application materials.
Article 25.
Expiration or Modification of Safety Self-Declaration for Demonstration Application (Operation)
If the safety self-declaration for intelligent connected vehicle demonstration applications has expired or if there is a need to modify basic information such as the demonstration application (operation) driver, the demonstration application party shall update the information in the safety self-declaration and submit a modification statement along with the corresponding materials to the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of the Cooperation Zone.
Section 4.
Remote Highly Automated Driving Road Testing and Demonstration Application
Article 26.
Requirements for Remote Highly Automated Driving Road Testing and Demonstration Application Parties
Parties applying for remote highly automated driving road testing and demonstration application shall meet the following requirements:
1. Parties must establish a remote monitoring platform and a comprehensive communication system capable of real-time mobile communication between the vehicle and the remote monitoring platform. In the event of an emergency, they must be able to promptly take control of the vehicle through remote seating or manual intervention to ensure safety.
2. Parties shall possess risk analysis and response plans for unmanned testing and demonstrations, as well as the capability to ensure network security and data safety. They shall establish corresponding management policies and security mechanisms for vehicle network and data security.
3.The applicant’s vehicles shall have a cumulative mileage of no less than 7,500 kilometers in the automated driving mode with a driver present in the vehicle while operating in open testing and demonstration application road sections or areas. During this period, there must be no traffic accidents for which the vehicle is liable or any loss of control incidents. For initial applications of remote highly automated driving road testing or demonstration application, operations can only be conducted on basic routes. The vehicle shall have a cumulative mileage of no less than 20,000 kilometers in advanced automated driving mode or 15,000 kilometers in remote highly automated driving before applying for testing on more complex routes.
4. For the first application for remote highly automatic driving testing, the number of vehicles must not exceed five. If the cumulative mileage in remote highly automatic driving testing reaches no less than 5,000 kilometers without any responsible traffic accidents or loss of control situations, the party may apply to increase the number of testing vehicles.
5. Prior to each remote highly automated driving test, the testing party shall assess the quality of mobile communication signal transmission for the designated road section or area to ensure the effective operation of remote control equipment.
6.Vehicles for remote highly automated driving testing shall accumulate at least 10,000 kilometers in the remote highly automated driving mode (with no driver present in the vehicle) in open testing and demonstration application road sections or areas. During this period, there must be no loss of control, no traffic violations, and no traffic accidents for which the testing vehicle is at fault. After submitting and obtaining approval for the application materials, remote highly automated driving demonstration applications may proceed.
Article 27.
Requirements for Vehicles in Remote Highly Automated Driving Testing and Demonstration Application
Vehicles used for remote highly automated driving testing and demonstration application shall meet the following requirements:
1. The remote control equipment of the remote highly automated driving testing vehicles shall be capable of transmitting real-time data, including vehicle speed, acceleration, lighting status, real-time signal conditions, 360-degree video monitoring of the vehicle’s surrondings, environmental perception and response status, and any fault conditions of the vehicle.
2. Each test vehicle must be equipped with at least one remote highly automated driver during remote highly automatic driving testing. The remote highly automated driver is required to monitor the vehicle’s status and surrounding environment in real time via the remote control equipment. In the event of an emergency or loss of control, the remote driver must intervene to take control of the vehicle. After successfully completing 10,000 kilometers in remote highly automated driving mode, the number of remote highly automated drivers may be adjusted upon application.
3.Vehicles must be equipped with redundant systems to ensure that, in the event of system failures, communication network disruptions, or operations exceeding the ODD, the test vehicle can immediately switch to a minimum risk operation mode and alert the remote highly automated driver to take manual control or initiate remote operations.
4.The system must be capable of clearly distinguishing whether vehicle control commands originate from the driver’s seat inside the vehicle, other seats inside the vehicle, or from remote testing seats outside the vehicle. This information shall then be relayed back to the remote monitoring platform.
Article 28.
Requirements for Remote Highly Automated Drivers for Road Testing and Demonstration Application
Remote highly automated drivers for road testing and demonstration application shall meet the following requirements in addition to standard driver qualifications:
1. Completion of no less than 40 hours of specialized skills training.
2. Completion of no less than 50 hours of remote control operation of highly automated testing vehicles.
Article 29.
Required Materials for the Application for Remote Highly Automated Driving Road Testing and Demonstration Application
The materials submitted by entities applying for remote highly automated driving road testing or demonstration application shall include, in addition to the application materials for intelligent connected vehicle road testing or demonstration application, supporting documents that verify that the applicant, vehicles, and remote highly automated drivers meet the relevant requirements for remote highly automated driving testing or demonstration application.
Article 30.
Subsidies for Remote Highly Automated Driving Demonstration Application
The Cooperation Zone encourages the development of remote highly automated driving demonstration application to accelerate the validation of the commercial potential of intelligent connected vehicle automation technology. For entities conducting remote highly automated driving demonstration application within the Cooperation Zone, subsidies will be provided for the salaries of remote highly automated drivers and training management personnel.
Entities that have been approved to conduct remote highly automated driving demonstration application in the Cooperation Zone may apply for this subsidy, which will be distributed according to the following standards:
1. The salary levels for remote highly automated drivers and training management personnel will be based on the median salary outlined in the latest salary market document issued by the Zhuhai Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, specifically for “Other Information Transmission, Software and Information Technology Service Personnel” within the “Information Transmission, Software and Information Technology Service Industry” category.
2. The specific coefficient will be determined based on the number of remote highly automated driving demonstration application vehicles invested by the subsidy applicant in the Cooperation Zone, calculated at a rate of 1.2 individuals per vehicle (comprising 1 remote highly automated driver and 0.2 training management personnel).
3. The annual subsidy amount that may be granted to the applicant will be calculated as follows: salary level × number of remote highly automated driving vehicles ×1.2.
To apply for the subsidy, the following documents shall be submitted:
1. A subsidy application form completed by the remote highly automatic driving party;
2. A quarterly report on the operational status of remote highly automated driving;
3. Any other required documentation.
The subsidy will be disbursed following the following process:
1. After the quarterly review of remote highly automated driving data is approved, the applicant shall submit an application to the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of the Cooperation Zone, along with verification of the number of remote highly automated driving demonstration application vehicles invested and related materials.
2. The Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of the Cooperation Zone will review the application materials and submit them to the relevant functional departments of the Cooperation Zone for disbursement.
Chapter III
Management of Road Testing and Demonstration Application
Article 31.
Roads for Testing and Demonstration Application
The Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of the Cooperation Zone, in collaboration with traffic management departments, shall determine the designated roads for intelligent connected vehicles to conduct road testing or demonstration application based on the complexity of traffic conditions and road speed limits, and shall publish this information to the public.
The road testing and demonstration application sections will be managed at two levels: complex sections and basic sections. Typical segments in the sections equipped to support the implementation of automated driving and connected functions will be classified as basic sections; while sections characterized by complex road conditions and heavy traffic will be classified as complex sections. Appropriate signage and informational prompts shall be installed on the roads and within the designated areas for road testing and demonstration application.
Parties applying for road testing or demonstration application for the first time shall only conduct their activities on basic sections. They shall accumulate a mileage of at least 15,000 kilometers or at least 7,500 kilometers with a monthly average distance between disengagements exceeding 40 kilometers, with no traffic accidents or loss of control incidents for which they are responsible. Upon approval from the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau, the Economic Development Bureau, and the Commercial Services Bureau of the Cooperation Zone (if applicable), they may proceed with testing and demonstration applications on complex sections.
The Cooperation Zone will gradually open various types of roads for intelligent connected vehicles to conduct road testing or demonstration application.
Article 32.
Public Disclosure of Road Testing and Demonstration Application Sections
The Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of the Cooperation Zone shall publicize information through various means, particularly in the designated road testing and demonstration application sections and the surrounding areas. The publicized information includes the schedule, specific projects, and safety precautions related to the intelligent connected vehicle road testing and demonstration application.
Article 33.
Total Quantity Control and Indicator System
The Cooperation Zone shall implement total quantity control for road testing and demonstration application of intelligent connected vehicles based on economic and social development and road traffic conditions.
The Cooperation Zone may establish an indicator system for the scale, quantity, and types of intelligent connected vehicles involved in road testing and demonstration application as needed.
Article 34.
Management Requirements for Road Testing and Demonstration Application Drivers
Drivers involved in road testing and demonstration application must comply with current road traffic safety laws and regulations, carry relevant documentation for inspection, and strictly adhere to the testing period, routes, and projects specified in their self-declarations of safety for road testing and demonstration application. They are prohibited from conducting braking performance tests on public roads during road testing and demonstration applications.
Article 35.
Vehicle Identification Requirements for Road Testing and Demonstration Application
Vehicles used for road testing and demonstration application shall display temporary license plates in the designated positions as required. Information related to automated driving shall be displayed in a prominent area and in a conspicuous color on the vehicle. The temporary license plate number shall be enlarged and either painted or affixed in a visible location to alert surrounding vehicles and other road users, without obstructing normal road traffic flow.
Article 36.
Inspection of Key Components
Before commencing road testing and demonstration application, drivers must inspect the vehicle’s key components, including tires, steering systems, braking systems, and monitoring devices, to ensure that the automated driving system functions properly and that the road conditions are suitable for road testing and demonstration application.
Article 37.
Changes to Software and Hardware
During road testing and demonstration application, unauthorized changes to software and hardware that may affect vehicle functionality or performance are prohibited. If modifications to vehicle functionality, performance, or software and hardware are required due to testing needs or other reasons, relevant safety documentation shall be promptly submitted to the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of the Cooperation Zone for approval.
Article 38.
Manual Operation
Drivers involved in road testing and demonstration application must continuously monitor the vehicle’s operational status and the surrounding environment from inside the vehicle. They shall promptly take appropriate action if the vehicle is found to be in an unsuitable state for automated driving or if the system indicates a need for manual intervention.
Article 39.
Passengers and Cargo Transportation During Road Testing and Demonstration Application
During road testing, vehicles are prohibited from carrying any personnel or cargo not related to the testing, except for specially trained testing personnel and weights used to simulate cargo.
In demonstration application, vehicles may carry personnel or cargo necessary for exploring commercial models, provided that the risks are communicated to the passengers and cargo owners in advance, and appropriate safety measures are implemented. The number of passengers and the weight of cargo must not exceed the vehicle’s rated capacity and approved load.
Vehicles involved in road testing and demonstration application must not be engaged in illegal road transport activities or carry hazardous materials.
Article 40.
Driving Modes in Different Areas
During road testing and demonstration applications, automated driving mode shall only be used on sections or areas specified in the self-declaration. Vehicles must operate in manual mode when being driven from parking locations to testing or application sections or areas.
Article 41.
Quarterly Reports and Summary Reports
Road testing and demonstration application parties are required to submit quarterly progress reports and a summary report within one month after the completion of the road testing and demonstration application.
Article 42.
Suspension of Road Testing and Demonstration Application
If any of the following situations occur during the road testing or demonstration application of intelligent connected vehicles, relevant authorities may summon the involved units and personnel and require corrective actions. If the necessary corrections are not made or if the required standards are not met, the related activities shall be suspended until the isse is resolved:
1. Failure to equip the required drivers or remote highly automated drivers as specified.
2. Failure to install monitoring devices as required, or failure to connect data to the designated data platform, or failure to provide regulatory data as required by the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of the Cooperation Zone.
3. Failure to transmit and store fault information as required.
4. Failure to submit relevant accident process information or accident analysis reports as required.
Article 43.
Termination of Road Testing and Demonstration Application
If any of the following situations occur during the road testing or demonstration application, the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of the Cooperation Zone shall review and verify the circumstances, and terminate the road testing or demonstration application:
1. The road testing or demonstration application vehicles do not conform to the safety self-declaration and related materials.
2. The temporary license plates for road testing or demonstration application have expired or have been revoked.
3. There is a significant safety risk associated with the road testing or demonstration application.
4. The road testing or demonstrative vehicles have committed serious traffic violations, such as running red lights, driving against traffic, or other violations that may lead to the suspension or revocation of the driver’s license or detention under traffic safety laws and regulations.
5. There is intentional concealment of accident or violation information.
6. A traffic accident occurs resulting in serious injury, death, or significant vehicle damage, unless the testing and application vehicles are not at fault.
When the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau terminates the road testing or demonstration application of relevant vehicles, the Bureau may also confiscate the temporary license plates and transfer them to the traffic management department of the Public Security Bureau of the Cooperation Zone. If the license plates are not confiscated, the Bureau shall send written notification to the traffic management department of the Public Security Bureau of the Cooperation Zone.
Article 44.
Issuance of Temporary License Plates, Traffic Violations, and Accident Handling
The issuance of temporary license plates and the handling of traffic violations or accidents occurring during road testing and demonstration application shall be managed in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Rules for the Administration of the Road Testing and Demonstration Application of Intelligent Connected Vehicles in Guangdong Province (for Trial Implementation).
Article 45.
Accident Reporting
In the event of an accident during road testing or demonstration application, the parties involved must secure the scene of the accident and immediately contact the police. The road testing or demonstration application parties must report the accident details, along with the ninety-second vehicle status data before and after the accident, to the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of the Cooperation Zone within twenty four hours. Accident handling shall be carried out in accordance with the Rules for the Administration of the Road Testing and Demonstration Application of Intelligent Connected Vehicles in Guangdong Province.
If the accident results in serious injury or death, or significant vehicle damage, the road testing or demonstration application parties must report the accident details to the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau within twenty-four hours. Failure to report as required may result in a suspension of their road testing and demonstration application for up to twenty-four months.
Article 46.
Accident Analysis Report
Road testing or demonstration application parties must submit relevant materials to the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau within three working days after the accident is officially recognized in writing. These materials shall include the cause of the accident, determination of responsibility, and a complete accident analysis report.
Chapter IV
Network and Data Security Protection
Article 47.
Cybersecurity Management
Road testing and demonstration application parties shall, in accordance with relevant laws and regulations on cybersecurity and the mandatory requirements of information security standards, establish cybersecurity management systems, implement rules for graded protection of cybersecurity, adopt technical measures, and take other necessary actions to enhance the level cybersecurity protection, thereby ensuring the security and stable operation of the network.
Road testing and demonstration application parties shall develop internal security management rules and operating procedures, designate persons responsible for cybersecurity, and ensure accountability for cybersecurity protection. These parties shall take technical measures to monitor and record the status of network operation and cybersecurity incidents, and preserve relevant weblogs for no less than six months, as required.
Road testing and demonstration application parties shall conduct disaster backups of their systems and databases. They shall develop emergency response plans for for cybersecurity incidents, and organize regular drills to ensure preparedness.
Article 48.
Data Security Management
Road testing or demonstrative application parties shall, in accordance with relevant laws and regulations on data security, establish and improve comprehensive data security management systems and fulfill their responsibilities for data security protection. They shall implement classified and graded data protection and employ technical measures such as encryption, digital signatures, and backups, along with other necessary actions, to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the data. Data processing activities shall follow the principles of legality, propriety, and necessity. The data collected shall be used reasonably and must not be illegally sold, provided, or disclosed to the public.
Article 49.
Personal Information Protection
Road testing and demonstration application parties shall establish personal information protection systems and fulfill their obligations in accordance with relevant laws and regulations on personal information protection.
When processing personal information, they shall follow the principles of legality, propriety and necessity. They shall disclose the rules governing information processing and explicate the purposes, means, and scope of data collecting or use, ensuring that the data collected is limited to what is strictly necessary to achieve the objectives.
For processing sensitive personal information, road testing and demonstration application parties shall obtain the consent from of the person whose data is gathered, and such processing shall comply with the relevant laws, regulations, and the compulsory requirements of national standards.
Article 50.
Security Management for Important Data and Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Information
Important data collected and generated during the road testing and demonstration application for intelligent connected vehicles shall be stored domestically in accordance with the law. If it is necessary to transfer such data to overseas entities, a security assessment must be carried out in accordance with legal requirements.
For personal information data that is not classified as important data, the security management for its cross-border transfer shall be conducted in accordance with relevant laws and administrative regulations.
Chapter V
Supplementary Provisions
Article 51.
Power of Interpretation and Validity
These Rules shall be interpreted by the Urban Planning and Construction Bureau of Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin and shall come into effect on September 5, 2023, and remain valid for a period of three years.
Attachment 1:
20XX No. XXX
Safety Self-Declaration for Intelligent Connected Vehicle Road Testing
This entity (Name of the Road Testing Party) is conducting road testing for intelligent connected vehicles in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin due to business needs. During the road testing period, we will strictly adhere to the contents outlined in the Basic Information for Intelligent Connected Vehicle Road Testing (see reverse side), comply with the relevant requirements of the Rules for the Administration of the Road Testing and Demonstration Application of Intelligent Connected Vehicles in Guangdong Province (for Trial Implementation), as well as traffic safety laws and regulations, and ensure the necessary safeguards for the safe and orderly conduct of road testing.
Declaring Entity:
(Seal of the Entity)
(Signature and seal of the Legal Representative of the Road Testing Party)
Confirming Department:
(Seal of the Entity)
After review by the expert group and approval by the leadership team responsible for automatic driving of Intelligent Connected Vehicle in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, this company’s application for road testing is hereby approved.
(Signature and seal of the Relevant Competent Department of the Cooperation Zone)
Reverse Side
Basic Information for Intelligent Connected Vehicle Road Testing
Attachment 2:
Testing Items for Autonomous Driving Functions of Intelligent Connected Vehicles
The testing content for automatic driving functions of road testing vehicles shall include general testing items for automatic driving functions and projects related to their Operational Design Domain (ODD).
In addition to the general items tested above, other projects related to the ODD of the automatic driving functions of intelligent connected vehicles shall also be tested, such as C-V2X connected communication.
Attachment 3:
20XX No. XXX
Safety Self-Declaration for Intelligent Connected Vehicle Demonstration Application
This entity (Name of the Demonstration Application Party) is conducting demonstrative application for intelligent connected vehicles in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin due to business needs. During the demonstrative application period, we will strictly adhere to the contents outlined in the Basic Information for Intelligent Connected Vehicle Demonstration Application (see reverse side), comply with the relevant requirements of the Rules for the Administration of the Road Testing and Demonstration Application of Intelligent Connected Vehicles in Guangdong Province (for Trial Implementation), as well as traffic safety laws and regulations, and ensure the necessary safeguards for the safe and orderly conduct of demonstration application.
Declaring Entity:
(Seal of the Entity)
(Signature and seal of the legal representative of the demonstrative application party or all units within the consortium)
Confirming Department:
(Seal of the Entity)
After review by the expert group and approval by the leadership team responsible for automated driving of Intelligent Connected Vehicle in the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, this company’s application for demonstrative application is hereby approved.
(Signature and seal of the Relevant Competent Department of the Cooperation Zone)
Reverse Side
Basic Information for Intelligent Connected Vehicle Demonstration Application
Attachment 4:
Subsidy Application Form
Applicant Unit (Seal): Unit: Yuan