Changan Automobile Secures China’s First Level 3 Autonomous Driving License Plate
Changan Automobile has been awarded China’s first official license plate specifically designated for Level 3 autonomous driving, marking a significant milestone in the nation's self-driving industry regulation. The license plate, numbered Yu AD0001Z, was issued by the Chongqing Municipal Public Security Bureau’s Traffic Management Department. This achievement follows an extensive testing phase where Changan logged over 5 million kilometers on complex roads in Chongqing since beginning its Level 3 development in 2017. The company reported that these tests covered 191 distinct driving scenarios, with extreme conditions comprising 36% of the trials, all completed with zero accidents and zero traffic violations. The approved vehicle for this pilot operation is the Deepal SL03 model. It will initially operate on designated routes, including Chongqing’s inner ring expressways. This development highlights China's progressive steps toward formalizing regulations for advanced autonomous vehicles, allowing conditional automation where the system handles most driving tasks under specific conditions. The issuance of this specialized license plate sets a precedent for other automotive manufacturers aiming to deploy Level 3 technologies in the Chinese market, signaling a shift from experimental testing to regulated commercial pilot operations.
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Changan Automobile Secures China’s First Level 3 Autonomous Driving License Plate
Changan Automobile has been awarded China’s first official license plate specifically designated for Level 3 autonomous driving, marking a significant milestone in the nation's self-driving industry regulation. The license plate, numbered Yu AD0001Z, was issued by the Chongqing Municipal Public Security Bureau’s Traffic Management Department. This achievement follows an extensive testing phase where Changan logged over 5 million kilometers on complex roads in Chongqing since beginning its Level 3 development in 2017. The company reported that these tests covered 191 distinct driving scenarios, with extreme conditions comprising 36% of the trials, all completed with zero accidents and zero traffic violations. The approved vehicle for this pilot operation is the Deepal SL03 model. It will initially operate on designated routes, including Chongqing’s inner ring expressways. This development highlights China's progressive steps toward formalizing regulations for advanced autonomous vehicles, allowing conditional automation where the system handles most driving tasks under specific conditions. The issuance of this specialized license plate sets a precedent for other automotive manufacturers aiming to deploy Level 3 technologies in the Chinese market, signaling a shift from experimental testing to regulated commercial pilot operations.
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