This PAS provides a set of initial guidelines for developers of control systems for the safe, secure and effective deployment of automated vehicles (AVs).

This PAS covers AVs that are capable of moving passengers and/or goods, without human intervention, within defined operational design domains.

This PAS does not cover general techniques for achieving functional safety in AVs; instead, reference is made to related standards for information about such matters.

This PAS does not cover off-road machinery in any detail. However, some of the existing standards in this sector are considered in Annex D.

This PAS is intended for manufacturers and developers of AVs, their sub-assemblies and components.

This PAS is also of interest to organizations involved in trials or other test/validation activities on AVs.