PAS 1881:2026 PDF

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What is PAS 1881:2026 about?

As automated vehicle technologies continue to develop, there is an increasing demand to test and deploy such systems on the UK road network and private land. Both government and industry have invested heavily in this area, and the UK government remains committed to ensuring that automated vehicle trials and ongoing technology testing are carried out safely and securely. PAS 1881:2026 supports this commitment by creating a standardized, consistent approach to safety case development. It encourages safety to be prioritized during technology development, trials, and testing. What does the standard cover? The standard specifies requirements for  operational safety cases and the supporting safety management system for automated vehicle tests and trials in the UK. It applies where the vehicle and its surroundings are being continuously monitored by a safety driver or safety operator located within the vehicle, who has the capability to intervene in the performance of the driving task immediately.