The Swiss Federal Council has approved a new ordinance on automated driving, set to come into effect on March 1, 2025. The regulation will permit drivers to use certain autonomous functions on freeways and enable automated parking, while also establishing guidelines for pilot projects involving fully autonomous routes.
The ordinance primarily focuses on Level 3 (“conditionally automated”) driving, which allows vehicles to temporarily manage both lateral and longitudinal control. While drivers can rely on these systems for specific tasks, they must remain alert and ready to take over control when prompted.
This step follows the Swiss parliament’s amendment of the Road Traffic Act (SVG) in early 2023, creating the legal foundation for these advancements.
Under the new regulations, drivers will be able to use Level 3 autopilot functions on Swiss freeways, allowing them to let go of the steering wheel and no longer monitor traffic constantly.
However, they will still need to be prepared to intervene if needed. The ordinance also permits vehicles to park autonomously in designated parking garages and spaces without the driver present.
Additionally, the new rules open the door for pilot projects using fully autonomous, driverless vehicles on officially approved routes, paving the way for further development of autonomous mobility in Switzerland.
This regulatory move marks a significant step toward integrating advanced driving technologies into the country’s transportation framework, ensuring both innovation and safety.
Source: astra.admin.ch
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