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Standardized Testing and Data Rules for Self-Driving Vehicles in Europe

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Imagine trying to play a game where every city has different rules; it would be impossible to win. This work creates a single rulebook for testing self-driving cars across Europe so that a test in Spain means the same thing as one in Germany. It's like creating a universal translator for safety data and legal permits.

By the numbers
23
partners
2000
subscribers of the Joint CAD network
27
EU Member States analyzed for legal procedures
The business problem

What needed solving

Companies developing self-driving tech face a nightmare of different laws and testing standards in every European country. This makes it expensive and slow to move from a prototype to a commercial product.

The solution

What was built

A Common Evaluation Methodology, a test data space, a taxonomy tool, and a comprehensive legal inventory for 30 European territories.

Audience

Who needs this

Autonomous vehicle manufacturersAI-based driving software developersAutomotive safety certification bodiesEuropean municipal transport planners
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Automotive Manufacturing
enterprise
Target: Vehicle OEM

If you are a vehicle maker dealing with fragmented national laws for autonomous driving — this project developed an inventory of legal and administrative procedures across 27 EU Member States, Norway, Switzerland, and the UK that simplifies your market entry strategy.

Software Development
SME
Target: ADAS Software Provider

If you are a software firm dealing with inconsistent performance metrics — this project developed a Common Evaluation Methodology that allows you to compare your results across different European test sites accurately.

Public Infrastructure
any
Target: City Transport Authority

If you are a city manager dealing with the risks of public road trials — this project developed an ethics guide and a validated testing system to ensure safe and compliant large-scale demonstrations.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or price to use these tools?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or commercial costs are mentioned as this is an EU-funded Research & Innovation Action.

Can this be scaled to an industrial level?

Yes, the project is specifically designed to support the scale-up of CCAM solutions through a common evaluation methodology and a test data space.

What are the IP and licensing terms for the tools?

Based on available project data, specific licensing terms are not provided, but the project focuses on shared knowledge and a common knowledge base.

How does this help with EU regulations?

It provides a policy brief on legal and regulatory requirements and a detailed inventory of administrative procedures for testing in 27 EU Member States plus Norway, Switzerland, and the UK.

What is the timeline for implementation?

The project runs from 2022-07-01 to 2025-06-30, meaning the tools are being finalized during this window.

Consortium

Who built it

The project features a diverse group of 23 partners from 12 countries, showing strong cross-border cooperation. With a 35% industry ratio (8 companies, including 5 SMEs), the consortium balances academic research (9 entities) with practical commercial application, ensuring the resulting tools are grounded in real-world business needs.

How to reach the team

Contact the European Road Transport Telematics Implementation Coordination Organisation (ITS & Services Europe) in Belgium.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to access the CCAM test data space and evaluation methodologies.

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