UNECE: New regulation for Driver Control Assistance Systems (DCAS)
The Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles under UNECE has endorsed a draft for a novel regulation delineating provisions for the authorization of vehicles equipped with Driver Control Assistance Systems (DCAS) and setting forth basic safety prerequisites for vehicles outfitted with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), such as lane keep assist.
DCAS represents a subset of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and possess the capability to stabilize or maneuver vehicles while active.
This fresh regulation expands upon UN Regulation No. 79 sanctioned in 2018, encompassing a wider array of technologies slated for integration into upcoming vehicle models. Notably, it removes the previous restriction limiting lane changing systems exclusively to motorways, extending their application to other road types.
The objective of the new regulation is to facilitate the approval of a blend of driving control assistance functionalities, including support for braking, acceleration, and overtaking.
However, it’s imperative to note that the new regulation does not encompass full driving automation. Consequently, it mandates manufacturers to implement strategies ensuring drivers possess adequate understanding of the capabilities of assistance systems and refrain from overestimating them (mode awareness).
To find out more about UNECE regulations, please contact the Institute for Global Automotive Regulatory Research directly.