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China reportedly moves to bar blue ADAS lights on newly certified vehicle models
China plans to prohibit blue ADAS lights on newly certified passenger-car models to comply with existing lighting regulations, which currently only allow white, yellow, and red lights. This measure will affect new vehicle applications but does not retroactively apply to cars already sold, which authorities are still evaluating.
Key points
- China is banning blue lights for assisted-driving indication on new vehicle models.
- This decision begins with the 410th batch of vehicle applications from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
- Existing vehicles with blue lights will not be affected immediately; the fate of those already sold remains under consideration.
- Blue lights signify that Level 2 or higher assisted driving is active, but current regulations (GB4785) permit only white, yellow, and red lights.
Why it matters
- The ban aligns with global automotive safety standards and regulations concerning vehicle lighting.
- This move reflects a growing trend in automotive regulations emphasizing clarity in signaling and safety amid rising vehicle automation technologies.
- Similar regulations may develop in other regions as driver-assistance technologies expand, impacting industry standards by 2025.
China's move to bar blue ADAS lights is a significant regulatory step aimed at harmonizing vehicle lighting standards, ensuring safety, and clarifying vehicle operation indications as the automotive industry evolves.