Federal Register #NHTSA-2026-1520

NHTSA Seeks Public Input on Updated Automated Driving Systems Guidance

This notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), under the Department of Transportation, announces plans to update guidance for automated driving systems (ADS): - NHTSA will develop and release draft guidance chapters on ADS safety for public comment - The process will involve internal expertise and ongoing stakeholder engagement - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are named in this notice - The initiative is not a procurement or solicitation for goods or services - The guidance is intended to be voluntary and will consolidate public input into a final document - Emphasis is placed on broad participation from industry, researchers, and the public to shape the technical content - No part numbers, quantities, or purchasing requirements are included

Description

NHTSA intends to issue comprehensive, updated guidance supporting the safe development and deployment of automated driving systems. The last agency guidance was published in 2017, titled Automated Driving Systems 2.0: A Vision for Safety (ADS 2.0). NHTSA plans to release draft guidance documents on individual topics as they become available and invites public comment on each chapter through an open docket. After reviewing public comments, the agency will consolidate all chapters into a final updated guidance document. The public comment period is open for one year and may be extended as necessary.

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