Hungary Begins Public Road Testing of Autonomous Vehicles in Zalaegerszeg

Zalaegerszeg, Hungary, is set to become a testing ground for autonomous vehicles as testing moves from closed tracks to public roads. This transition follows rigorous preparation, including thorough technical, software, and safety checks, along with comprehensive risk analyses conducted on a dedicated test track.

The public road testing will be conducted in compliance with Hungarian laws on designated routes and under standard traffic conditions. ZalaZONE, the organization overseeing the tests, will utilize its own specially trained safety drivers for these operations. The vehicles will participate in traffic like any other road user, requiring no extraordinary maneuvers or special treatment.

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Road traffic will only be permitted after preliminary technical, software, and safety checks, as well as the necessary risk analyses.

City officials are appealing to the public for cooperation. Residents are asked to adhere to standard traffic rules when encountering the test vehicles, avoid intentionally testing or creating unpredictable situations for the cars, and refrain from following them too closely. Patience and heightened awareness are requested to ensure the program's safe and smooth progression.

The initiative aims to advance the development and integration of autonomous driving technology within real-world traffic scenarios, contributing to the future of mobility.

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When you encounter the test vehicles, please drive according to the usual rules, do not intentionally try to test or put the cars in unpredictable situations, do not follow the vehicles unnecessarily closely, and help the program run safely with increased attention, patience, and cooperation.