China releases draft safety rules for automated driving systems

BEIJING, Feb 12 (Reuters) - China's industry ministry on Thursday released draft safety rules for automated driving systems for cars with level-3 and level-4 autonomous capabilities, according to documents the ministry released.

Automated systems' "safety level should at least reach that of a qualified and focused driver," a document showed. The systems would also need to confirm that the driver has completed relevant training before autonomous functions could be activated.

The ministry is seeking public comment on the draft rules through April 13, it said in a statement.