AVSC: stopped in their tracks – understanding ADS-DV stopped conditions
23 Jun 2026
Holding
Expect an overview of AVSC and how each best practice has built upon others to outline a safety case, and the role these best practices play in the standards development lifecycle process, ending with a review of our most recent publication of the Information Report for ADS-DV Stopped Conditions. How automated driving system-dedicated vehicles (ADS-DVs) handle stopped conditions – both routine and unexpected – is covered. This workshop will introduce you to the latest AVSC taxonomy for classifying vehicle stops, explain the safety and operational implications of nominal and off-nominal events, and walk you through real-world scenarios and case studies.
- How the AVSC has used best practices to outline a safety case for automated vehicles
- The latest published Information Report on ADS-DV Stopped Conditions
- A detailed taxonomy of commonly used terms related to ADS-DV stopped conditions, including
- Triggers for
- Differentiating between safety and mission assurance and their relationship in the presence of

