Saudi Arabia Updates Road Code to Support Autonomous Vehicles and Smart Mobility
The General Authority for Roads has announced significant updates to the Saudi Roads Code, now incorporating advanced infrastructure standards designed to facilitate the safe integration of autonomous vehicles across the Kingdom.
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Key Features of the Updated Code
The revised code establishes requirements for road design and construction, ensuring that self-driving vehicles can operate effectively under various conditions. Key updates include:
- Pavement Design: Development of pavement layers that can withstand the repetitive patterns of autonomous vehicle routing.
- Real-Time Communication Systems: Installation of systems along roadways to transmit critical data to vehicles.
- Machine-Readable Road Markings: Use of road signs and markings that can be accurately interpreted by machine vision systems.
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Smart Parking Solutions
Parking areas are being enhanced with intelligent features that include automated guidance and self-parking capabilities. These adaptations aim to reduce human error and improve overall traffic flow.
Comprehensive Framework
The updated code serves as a unified technical reference for stakeholders, including government ministries, municipal bodies, and city development authorities.
It provides a structured framework for:
- Planning, designing, operating, and maintaining road infrastructure
- Aligning with environmental priorities and advancing transportation technologies
Additionally, the code includes procedural guides and evaluation tools to ensure road projects meet acceptable standards of safety, sustainability, and economic efficiency.
Regulatory Compliance
Originally introduced as a voluntary framework, the Saudi Roads Code became mandatory for public sector bodies at the beginning of this year, with compliance for the private sector starting in mid-2025.
This initiative reflects Saudi Arabia’s strategic commitment to preparing its infrastructure for future mobility while maintaining its global leadership in transportation safety and digital transformation.
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