Safe System Approach for Automated Vehicles Integration

This technical report outlines the Safe System approach to road safety, emphasizing the need for collective responsibility in creating safe road systems. It discusses the challenges posed by the integration of fully approved automated vehicles (AVs) into existing road infrastructures and highlights the necessity of maintaining the Safe System pillars even as AV technology advances. The report details the importance of optimizing road infrastructure for AVs while ensuring the safety of all road users, including vulnerable groups. It also addresses the need for standardized digital infrastructures to support AV operations and the implications of digitizing road rules for driver behavior. Furthermore, the report examines the interactions between AVs and emergency responders, emphasizing the need for clear protocols and data access for effective collision investigations. The document concludes by stressing the importance of preparing both infrastructure and societal norms for the transformative impact of AVs on road safety.