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Germany Authorizes Remote Driving on Public Roads as Five-Year Trial Starts

The framework imposes strict operator training with a 200-millisecond latency cap to test teleoperation as a complement to autonomous services.

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Overview

  • The new StVFSV/StVFernLV took effect on December 1, allowing a tele‑driver in a control center to steer vehicles on German roads.
  • Remote operators must be at least 21, hold a driving license for three years, and complete specialized technical and safety training.
  • End‑to‑end delays may not exceed 200 milliseconds, and vehicles must automatically slow down when latency exceeds that threshold.
  • The five‑year phase is intended to gather evidence for robotaxis, shuttles, carsharing and delivery use cases to inform future deployment and rules.
  • Early pilots are being prepared, including SUE’s eight‑seat people mover tests, and media report Tesla plans demonstration Full Self‑Driving rides with a professional at the wheel in selected locations.