49. The expert from Germany briefly presented GRVA-07-42, proposing ideas on how to proceed with Advanced Driver Assist Systems and continuous automation up to Level 2 within UN Regulation No. 79. GRVA agreed to keep this document for further reference.

50. The expert from OICA presented GRVA-07-23 concerning the approval of hand off level 2 systems. He presented considerations aimed at understanding the principles under which such technology could be acceptable as a driver assistance system. The expert from Japan explained that such technology had not been reported to cause a specific safety risks, in his country. The expert from the Netherlands opposed to the proposal and stated the need to differentiate Level 2 from Levels 3-4 to avoid confusion and overreliance by drivers. The expert from ETSC expressed concerns about the safety of such systems.

51. GRVA agreed to consult AC.2 on appropriate activities regarding so-called “hands off” level 2 technologies.