Kuaikeji, July 30 - Recently, the news that the 'Little Blue Light' used in intelligent driving systems will be banned has become a hot topic on social media.

It is reported that because the 'Little Blue Light' fails to comply with the requirements of GB4785 'Provisions for the Installation of External Lighting and Light-Signalling Devices of Motor Vehicles and Their Trailers,' starting immediately, new domestic passenger vehicles will be prohibited from being equipped with this lighting configuration.

The National Technical Committee for Auto Standardization is currently revising GB 4785 'Installation Requirements for External Lighting and Light-Signalling Devices of Motor Vehicles and Their Trailers' (Project No. 20262535-Q-339) under the guidance of the competent authorities. This revision aims to further standardize the installation and use of vehicle lighting, potentially imposing restrictions on the future use of the 'Little Blue Light' in intelligent driving systems.

The 'Little Blue Light' refers to the blue indicator lights installed on the exterior of some vehicles by automakers to signal the operational status of the assisted driving system.

At present, the 'Little Blue Light' is being misused, posing significant safety hazards. When activated at night, it can cause glare for other road users, appearing dazzling and significantly interfering with nearby drivers' ability to judge road conditions accurately.

Furthermore, vehicles equipped with this indicator are more prone to being cut in front of by other drivers and followed at dangerously close distances, thereby increasing the overall risk of road traffic accidents.

In China, although GB 4785-2019 'Provisions for the Installation of External Lighting and Light-Signalling Devices of Motor Vehicles and Their Trailers' has not yet explicitly regulated the use of the 'Little Blue Light,' the standard stipulates that external lighting and light-signalling devices not defined by this standard should not, in principle, be used.

Internationally, the Working Party on Lighting and Light-Signalling (GRE) and the Working Party on Automated/Autonomous and Connected Vehicles (GRVA) under the United Nations World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations (UN/WP.29) are conducting research on the 'Little Blue Light.' There are ongoing debates regarding its safety benefits and potential risks.

The National Technical Committee for Auto Standardization is also intensifying its efforts to strengthen the access review and testing verification management of 'aggressive' product innovation designs, aiming to enhance the safety performance of automotive products.

Regarding automakers, Geely Auto responded by stating, 'We are aware of the news and will strictly adhere to national regulations, awaiting further requirements from the government.' VOYAH and Avatr have also indicated that they are aware of the relevant news.