Overview
- The new StVFSV/StVFernLV took effect on December 1, allowing a tele‑driver in a control center to steer vehicles on German roads.
- Remote operators must be at least 21, hold a driving license for three years, and complete specialized technical and safety training.
- End‑to‑end delays may not exceed 200 milliseconds, and vehicles must automatically slow down when latency exceeds that threshold.
- The five‑year phase is intended to gather evidence for robotaxis, shuttles, carsharing and delivery use cases to inform future deployment and rules.
- Early pilots are being prepared, including SUE’s eight‑seat people mover tests, and media report Tesla plans demonstration Full Self‑Driving rides with a professional at the wheel in selected locations.