On November 17, 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), the Ministry of Public Security (MPS), the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (MoHURD), and the Ministry of Transport (MOT) jointly issued a notice regarding the initiation of a pilot program for the admission and on-road operation of intelligent connected vehicles (ICV), preparing to conduct on-road driving trials for such vehicles.
Which cities can participate in the pilot program?
Cities where vehicles are intended to operate should meet conditions such as policy support, infrastructure, and safety management.
Which enterprises can apply to participate in the pilot program?
Automobile manufacturing enterprises and end users form a consortium and voluntarily apply to the provincial-level industrial and information authorities with reference to the implementation guidelines included in this document.
Which products can enter the pilot program?
Automobile manufacturing enterprises must refine admission testing and safety assessment plans for ICV products. After confirmation by MIIT and MPS, and under the supervision of provincial authorities and the city government where the vehicles operate, they can proceed with product testing and safety assessments. MIIT will delegate technical service agencies to evaluate product testing and safety assessment plans, implementation, results, etc.
After completing product testing and safety assessments, enterprises participating in the pilot program can submit product admission applications to MIIT. Once approved, MIIT will announce the admission of the ICV products, their admission validity period, implementation areas, and other restrictive measures as required.
On-road Operation
ICV products that have obtained admission can conduct on-road operation trials within designated areas. The entities participating in the pilot program must, according to regulations, purchase insurance for the vehicles, apply for the vehicle registration, and monitor the operational status of the vehicles."