Denmark

Legislative basis for CCAM testing

Legal basis for testing:

Denmark regulates the testing of self-driving motor vehicles, by the “Act to amend the Road Traffic Act”. The legislation was recently evaluated. Based on the results of the evaluation the Road Directorate and the Danish Road Traffic Authority made the following recommendations:

• Simplify the application process by reducing the political involvement.
• Allow an area-based application.
• Consider a more relaxed process for safety show trials, trials with a safety operator, and vehicles with UN or EU type approval.
• Analyze the potential of self-driving technology in public transport and freight transport.
• Consider financial support for CCAM testing activities.

Contact information: Vejdirektoratet (The Danish Road Administration) is the first point of contact regarding applications for tests.

Application Requirements

Link to application form:

Digital applications are accepted.

The application must contain the following information:

• Description of the experiment.
• Party assessment of the test.
• Description of the organization behind the test.
• Time limitation.
• Geographical boundaries.
• Description of vehicles involved.
• Plan for collecting and handling data.
• Plan for Information to other road users.

The application procedure’s document gives an explanation of what the individual requirements contain and what is expected to be included in an application.

Entities allowed to apply to the exemption:  There is no restriction on who can apply for permission for testing.

List of requirements:

• Completed application form.
• Insurance for vehicle.
• Registration of the vehicle.
• Description of the modifications to the test vehicle (if based on type-approved vehicle).
• Conducted risk assessment/ analysis.
• Confirmation of / information to road operator.
• Documentation of successful pre-tests on proving ground.
• Performing a successful pre-testing phase on public roads with no passengers.
• All other legislation relating to the trial, or its execution must be complied with.

List of the required documents:

The application must contain:

• Description of the experiment
• Assessor assessment
• Description of the organization behind the trial
• Time limitation
• Geographical boundaries
• Description of vehicles involved
• Plan for collecting and handling data
• Plan for Information to other road users

Responsible for the safety validation:

Independent assessor / Technical service (by means of expert reports).

Average handling time for the process: When a fully and satisfactorily informed application has been received, the processing time will be approx. 4 months depending on, among other things, the course of the political part of the case processing.

Application fee: For CCAM motor vehicles there is no application fee.

Is a test permit issued by another country accepted?

No.

Conditions for Testing

Vehicle categories:

• Cars.
• Trucks.
• Shuttles.
• Buses.
• Small urban goods delivery vehicle robots.
• Other small self-driving units.

SAE levels: Testing activities are limited up to SAE Level 4.

ADAS / AD systems: No limitations.

Use-Cases: No limitations.

Geographical areas: There is no restrictions.

Permit validity: The permit has a 2-year limitation.

Other conditions: The individual permits contain a specific description of the conditions under which it is permitted to carry out the test.

Driver Requirements

Safety driver: A safety operator is only required for tests with AVs below SAE Level 3. It is possible to apply for test with a safety driver in the vehicle, with a remote safety driver or no driver.

Remote operation with no safety driver inside or in sight of the vehicle: It is allowed.

Data Requirements

Black box needed:

Not needed.

Obligation to report to authority during/after CCAM tests: There is no mandatory reporting.

Test reports availability to the public:

Not available.

Obligation to report to authority in case of accident:

In the event of a traffic accident, the license holder has the same duty to report the accident to the authorities as with ordinary vehicles. The assessor follows the trial and must be notified of malfunctions during the trial.

National database for storing reports provided:

Not existing.

Requirements on data recording:

A specified description of data required is not available. The National Police asses the requirements according to the individual tests together with the applicant.

Requirements on disclosing data during/after tests: Not existing.

Data exchange mechanism specified: Not existing.

Test vehicle needs to be connected and / or cooperative during test: Not necessary.

Infrastructure

Testing facilities on public roads: Not existing.

Testing facilities on private areas: Some test facilities have been established. Often in collaboration with universities.

Cross-border CCAM Testing

A permit issued by another country is not accepted.

However, Denmark participated in the European Truck Platooning Challenge 2016 and in the Easyway and NordicWay projects on ITS.

Currently is participating in the MODI project.

Supportive Documents

• Application form
• Application procedure