Prováděcí nařízení Komise (EU) 2026/481 ze dne 3. března 2026, kterým se mění prováděcí nařízení (EU) 2022/1426, kterým se stanoví prováděcí pravidla k nařízení Evropského parlamentu a Rady (EU) 2019/2144, pokud jde o jednotné postupy a technické specifikace pro schvalování typu automatizovaného systému řízení plně automatizovaných vozidel

THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION,

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

Having regard to Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 November 2019 on type-approval requirements for motor vehicles and their trailers, and systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, as regards their general safety and the protection of vehicle occupants and vulnerable road users, amending Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Regulations (EC) No 78/2009, (EC) No 79/2009 and (EC) No 661/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 631/2009, (EU) No 406/2010, (EU) No 672/2010, (EU) No 1003/2010, (EU) No 1005/2010, (EU) No 1008/2010, (EU) No 1009/2010, (EU) No 19/2011, (EU) No 109/2011, (EU) No 458/2011, (EU) No 65/2012, (EU) No 130/2012, (EU) No 347/2012, (EU) No 351/2012, (EU) No 1230/2012 and (EU) 2015/166OJ L 325, 16.12.2019, p. 1 , ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/2144/oj. , and in particular Article 11(2) thereof,

Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1426 is amended as follows:

The type-approval of the ADS of fully automated vehicles shall be subject to the technical specifications set out in Annex II. Those specifications shall be assessed by the approval authorities or their technical services in accordance with Annex III.

In addition to the requirements set out in the first subparagraph, the type approval of the AVP features of ADS shall be subject to the technical specifications set out in Annex V. Those specifications shall be assessed by the approval authorities or their technical services in accordance with Annex V.

OJ L 325, 16.12.2019, p. 1 , ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2019/2144/oj.

(1) The Union type-approval legislation allows since 2022 the market introduction of driverless vehicles for specific use cases, by means of a small series scheme, allowing exemptions from certain type-approval regulations for fully automated vehicles. The derogations under this small series scheme apply under the condition that the number of registrations of a vehicle type in the Union per year does not exceed 1500 registrations.

(2) Substantial technological and regulatory developments have taken place since 2022 making the large-scale deployment of fully automated vehicles possible. Solutions for automated valet parking (AVP) large-scale production and deployment are already available and the adoption of requirements for steering and braking of dual-mode vehicles in the UNECE, in particular UN Regulations No 79UN Regulation No 79 – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to steering equipment [2025/3] (OJ L 2025/3, 10.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2025/3/oj). and No 13/13-HUN Regulation No 13-H – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of passenger cars with regard to braking [2023/401] (OJ L 60, 24.2.2023, p. 1 , ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/401/oj). respectively, allows for compliance of AVP systems with the EU whole vehicle type-approval framework. Therefore, it has become possible and appropriate to lift the small series limitation starting with the (AVP) use case.

(3) However, before allowing the whole-vehicle type-approval of vehicles equipped with AVP systems in unlimited numbers, it is necessary to lay down additional technical requirements on the safety performance and the safety validation through selected scenarios, given the specificities of the AVP use case, i.e. operation in parking areas at very low speed.

(4) Extension of scope of the existing Union legislation beyond dual mode vehicles and its alignment with the evolving United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) framework, necessary to enable harmonised interpretation and application at international level, require adaptation of several definitions included in this legislation.

(5) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1426Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1426 of 5 August 2022 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards uniform procedures and technical specifications for the type-approval of the automated driving system (ADS) of fully automated vehicles (OJ L 221, 26.8.2022, p. 1 , ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2022/1426/oj). should therefore be amended accordingly.

(6) The measures provided for in this Regulation are in accordance with the opinion of the Technical Committee – Motor Vehicles (TCMV),

(1) in Article 1, first subparagraph, point (c) is replaced by the following:(c) Automated valet parking (AVP): vehicles with an automated driving system (ADS) feature for parking applications within an operational design domain (ODD). The system may use or not external infrastructure (including, where relevant, localization markers and perception sensors) to perform the dynamic driving task.;

(c) Automated valet parking (AVP): vehicles with an automated driving system (ADS) feature for parking applications within an operational design domain (ODD). The system may use or not external infrastructure (including, where relevant, localization markers and perception sensors) to perform the dynamic driving task.;

(2) Article 2 is amended as follows:(1) point 2 is replaced by the following:2. ADS feature means an application of an ADS designed specifically for use within an ODD.; (2) point 5 is replaced by the following:5. operational function means a capability to control the real-time motion of the vehicle, which involves executing micro-changes in steering, braking, and accelerating to maintain lane position or proper vehicle separation and immediate responsive actions to avoid crashes in critical driving situations.; (3) point 6 is replaced by the following:6. tactical function means a capability to perceive the vehicle environment and control real-time planning, decision, and execution of manoeuvres, including conspicuity of the vehicle and its motion and which includes deciding whether to overtake a vehicle or change lanes, signalling intended manoeuvres, deciding when to initiate the manoeuvre, choosing the proper speed, and executing the manoeuvre.;

2. ADS feature means an application of an ADS designed specifically for use within an ODD.;

5. operational function means a capability to control the real-time motion of the vehicle, which involves executing micro-changes in steering, braking, and accelerating to maintain lane position or proper vehicle separation and immediate responsive actions to avoid crashes in critical driving situations.;

6. tactical function means a capability to perceive the vehicle environment and control real-time planning, decision, and execution of manoeuvres, including conspicuity of the vehicle and its motion and which includes deciding whether to overtake a vehicle or change lanes, signalling intended manoeuvres, deciding when to initiate the manoeuvre, choosing the proper speed, and executing the manoeuvre.;

(1) point 2 is replaced by the following:2. ADS feature means an application of an ADS designed specifically for use within an ODD.;

(2) point 5 is replaced by the following:5. operational function means a capability to control the real-time motion of the vehicle, which involves executing micro-changes in steering, braking, and accelerating to maintain lane position or proper vehicle separation and immediate responsive actions to avoid crashes in critical driving situations.;

(3) point 6 is replaced by the following:6. tactical function means a capability to perceive the vehicle environment and control real-time planning, decision, and execution of manoeuvres, including conspicuity of the vehicle and its motion and which includes deciding whether to overtake a vehicle or change lanes, signalling intended manoeuvres, deciding when to initiate the manoeuvre, choosing the proper speed, and executing the manoeuvre.;

(3) in Article 3, paragraph 2 is replaced by the following:2.The type-approval of the ADS of fully automated vehicles shall be subject to the technical specifications set out in Annex II. Those specifications shall be assessed by the approval authorities or their technical services in accordance with Annex III. In addition to the requirements set out in the first subparagraph, the type approval of the AVP features of ADS shall be subject to the technical specifications set out in Annex V. Those specifications shall be assessed by the approval authorities or their technical services in accordance with Annex V. ;

(4) Annex III is amended in accordance with Annex I to this Regulation;

(5) the text in Annex II to this Regulation is added as Annex V.

This Regulation shall enter into force on the twentieth day following that of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Union .

UN Regulation No 79 – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of vehicles with regard to steering equipment [2025/3] (OJ L 2025/3, 10.1.2025, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2025/3/oj).

Article 1 Article 1

Article 2 Article 2 Entry into force

UN Regulation No 13-H – Uniform provisions concerning the approval of passenger cars with regard to braking [2023/401] (OJ L 60, 24.2.2023, p. 1 , ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/401/oj).

Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1426 of 5 August 2022 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2019/2144 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards uniform procedures and technical specifications for the type-approval of the automated driving system (ADS) of fully automated vehicles (OJ L 221, 26.8.2022, p. 1 , ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg_impl/2022/1426/oj).

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