Automated Vehicle Safety Assurance Monitoring Framework

This document is a project report prepared for the Department for Transport, detailing the Safety Monitoring Framework for Automated Vehicles (AVs). The report outlines the objectives of ensuring that AVs are safe and secure as they enter the market. It focuses on slow-moving, light-duty electric pods and shuttles that operate without a driver, emphasizing the need for a scalable monitoring framework applicable to various AV deployments. The report collates potential requirements for in-use monitoring and assesses approaches for implementation. It describes the pre-deployment requirements, including the role of manufacturers in developing a Vehicle Safety Case and the responsibilities of operators during in-service monitoring. The document also addresses the identification and investigation of unsafe events, the reporting process to regulators, and the consequences of non-compliance. Recommendations for monitoring responsibilities and data collection mechanisms are provided to enhance safety and compliance in AV operations.