Automated Driving Regulation
Austria · Regulation · Federal Ministry (Austria)
Our summary
This regulation establishes the framework for testing automated vehicles on public roads in Austria. It specifies the conditions and requirements that organizations must satisfy to conduct trials, including compliance with a code of practice and route risk assessments. The regulation permits various use cases such as autonomous buses, valet parking, and motorway pilots, with amendments in 2019 and 2022 expanding permitted applications and safety requirements.
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Testing of automated vehicles on public roads
Austria permits testing of automated vehicles on public roads under the Automated Driving Regulation if specified requirements are met, with designated use cases including automated minibuses, valet parking, passenger and goods transport, and motorway pilots. Organisations must obtain a certificate from the Federal Ministry and comply with the Code of Practice, and must submit semi-annual and final reports to document testing activities.
Requirements and amendments to automated driving regulation
The regulation distinguishes between testing by research institutes and manufacturers versus regular use of approved driver assistance systems like parking aids and motorway assistants. The 2022 amendment introduced five new testing use cases and requires route risk assessment to identify where risk-mitigation measures are needed, as well as proof that operators have familiarised themselves with test conditions and planned maneuvers.
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Testing of automated vehicles on public roads 4 controls
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Organisations must obtain a certificate from the Federal Ministry before testing automated vehicles on public roads.
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Organisations must comply with the Code of Practice when testing automated vehicles on public roads.
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Organisations must submit semi-annual reports documenting testing activities to the Federal Ministry.
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Organisations must submit a final report to the Federal Ministry documenting testing activities.
Requirements and amendments to automated driving regulation 3 controls
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Operators must conduct a risk assessment of test routes to identify where risk-mitigation measures are needed.
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Operators must provide proof that they have familiarised themselves with test conditions and planned maneuvers.
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Regular use of approved driver assistance systems such as parking aids and motorway assistants is permitted without a testing certificate.
Applies when: approved driver assistance systems
Change history
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