# 2026-01274: UN Seeks Comments on Worldwide Safety Rules for Autonomous Vehicles 2026-01274, Notice and Request for Comment; Proposal for a New United Nations Global Technical Regulation on Automated Driving Systems (ADS), is a Federal Register notice from Transportation Department, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published 2026-01-23, effective Comments must be submitted on or before February 23, 2026. (as of 2026-06-08). - Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01274 - As of: 2026-06-08 - Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts. ## Facts - Document number: 2026-01274 - Title: Notice and Request for Comment; Proposal for a New United Nations Global Technical Regulation on Automated Driving Systems (ADS) - Type: Notice - Agencies: Transportation Department; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Citation: 91 FR 2994 - Published: 2026-01-23 - Effective: Comments must be submitted on or before February 23, 2026. - Comments close: 2026-02-23 - Significant: no - Touches household money: no - Regulation identifier numbers: none - Last updated: 2026-06-08 ## In one line UN Seeks Comments on Worldwide Safety Rules for Autonomous Vehicles ## Summary The U.S. government wants your thoughts on a new global safety rule for self-driving cars, proposed by the United Nations. This rule aims to make automated driving systems safer and more reliable worldwide. If adopted, it could shape future U.S. rules and impact car makers, tech companies, and drivers, so don’t miss your chance to comment by February 23, 2026! ## Abstract The United Nations Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA), under the World Forum for the Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (WP.29) at United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), has proposed a draft Global Technical Regulation (GTR) for Automated Driving Systems (ADS). NHTSA is seeking public comment on the draft GTR to help inform the U.S. government's position, including how that position could relate to any future domestic actions regarding the safety and performance of Automated Driving Systems. ## Effects PRIA read - ADS Must Perform the DDT: benefit, medium. The draft Global Technical Regulation (GTR) includes a general requirement that an automated driving system (ADS) must be able to perform the Dynamic Driving Task (DDT). The draft is under review for endorsement in spring 2026 and could later shape U.S. rules if adopted by WP.29 and incorporated do… - Safety of User–ADS Interactions: benefit, medium. The draft GTR contains requirements addressing the safety of how a human user interacts with the automated driving system (ADS). These provisions are meant to improve how drivers and ADS share control and information to make driving safer. - Manufacturer Safety Management Systems Required: cost, medium. The draft GTR includes manufacturer requirements that an overall Safety Management System be in place under which the ADS was developed. Manufacturers and developers would need to document and operate under that Safety Management System if the GTR is adopted and incorporated into national rules. - Testing and Qualification Requirements: cost, medium. The draft GTR sets out requirements for the testing system and environment that a manufacturer must use to qualify the safe operation of an ADS. Manufacturers would need to follow those testing and qualification provisions if the GTR is adopted and incorporated by national regulators. - Safety Case Submission Requirement: cost, medium. The draft GTR requires submission of a valid Safety Case for an ADS as part of demonstrating safe operation. Manufacturers and developers would need to prepare and submit safety cases under the GTR framework if it is adopted and incorporated by national regulators. - Post-Deployment Monitoring Obligations: mixed, medium. The draft GTR includes requirements for post-deployment monitoring capabilities for ADS after they are in service. This would require manufacturers to monitor deployed systems and is intended to support ongoing safety and reliability of ADS-equipped vehicles. - International GTR Could Shape U.S. Rules: mixed, medium. If GRVA approves the draft in spring 2026 and WP.29 endorses it later in 2026, contracting parties are expected to begin processes to incorporate parts or all of the GTR into their national rules. 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