Mandatory National Standard for Combined Driving Assistance Systems Released

[Policy and Regulation] China's first mandatory national standard for combined driving assistance systems will take effect in 2027.

Core Development: "Assistance" Role Defined as a Hard Constraint, with Three System Categories Established

The "Safety Requirements for Combined Driving Assistance Systems in Intelligent Connected Vehicles" (GB 47955–2026) explicitly stipulates that such systems must operate only under continuous driver supervision and prohibits blurring the boundary between "driver assistance" and "autonomous driving." The standard classifies combined driving assistance into three categories—basic single-lane, basic multi-lane, and navigation-guided driving assistance (NOA)—and sets distinct safety requirements for each.

Key Statistics: 70% New Vehicle Penetration Rate, NOA Exceeds 30%

As of 2026, the penetration rate of combined driving assistance features in new passenger vehicles in China has reached 70%, with navigation-guided driving assistance (NOA) accounting for over 30%. After the mandatory standard takes effect, non-compliant vehicle models will be barred from market sale.

Strategic Foundation: Strengthening Safety Baselines and Guiding Technical Evolution

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology initiated development of this standard in 2024, upgrading it from a prior voluntary guideline to a mandatory requirement. The move aims to curb exaggerated marketing claims, prevent ambiguity in liability assignment, and ensure the industry’s rapid advancement remains firmly within a safety-oriented framework.