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Japan to Revise Auto Safety Standards for Level 4 and Level 5 Autonomous Vehicles

3 November 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

Published

3 November 2026

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technology

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Micromobility

◆ Geography

Japan

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Fusion42 · 3 November 2026 · Fusion42 review

Japan plans to revise auto safety standards to certify Level 4 and Level 5 autonomous vehicles without traditional driving controls, aligning with international regulations and enabling mass production of driverless taxis and buses by December 2026.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Micromobility.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

Japanese vehicle makers can now design truly driverless taxis without pedals or steering wheels starting December, opening new cabin layouts and lowering costs. You need to align your safety certifications with Japan’s upcoming rules to enter this emerging market.

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1 source · 3 Nov 2026

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Micromobilityautonomous-vehiclessafety-standardslevel-4level-5regulatory-alignmentdriverless-taxis