In Pictures: China proposes turquoise marker lights for Level 3+ automated driving, targeting 2028 rollout

China's draft standard would require Level 3+ automated vehicles to display turquoise marker lights when the system is engaged.

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The proposal, open for public consultation, targets a January 1, 2028 effective date for the mandatory standard.

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Installation would remain optional, but activated systems would be required to switch on the turquoise markers automatically.

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The draft also restricts text and facial displays on vehicle lights, limiting external signals to standardized indicators.

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Regulators aim to give other road users a clear visual cue that an automated driving system is in control.

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The turquoise lighting scheme is intended to distinguish automated mode from conventional vehicle signals.

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MIIT's consultation marks a step toward standardized external signaling for higher-level automated driving in China.

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The standard would apply to vehicles with Level 3 or higher automated driving systems sold in the Chinese market.

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Automakers and suppliers have until the consultation closes to comment on the proposed turquoise marker light rules.

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