China to Ban Smart Driving Blue Lights; Yijing Auto GM Responds
China is set to ban the use of blue indicator lights (ADS marker lamps) on smart driving vehicles due to safety and standardization concerns. Zeng Qinglin, General Manager of Yijing Auto, confirmed that his team is taking immediate action to comply with the national regulatory requirements. The ban addresses critical human-AI interaction issues, such as human drivers intentionally cutting off autonomous vehicles to test their limits, and shifts the industry's focus back to core driving capabilities rather than cosmetic indicators. The core reasons for the ban include the lack of uniform standards for brightness and flashing frequency, which causes light pollution, and the safety risks from other drivers provoking AI vehicles. Yijing Auto's upcoming X9 SUV, equipped with Huawei Qiankun technology, will comply with these new regulations ahead of its Q3 launch.
## BACKGROUND
Smart driving blue lights, officially known as Automated Driving System (ADS) Marker Lamps, were originally designed by car manufacturers to signal to pedestrians and other drivers that the vehicle is operating under autonomous control. Yijing Auto is a premium electric vehicle brand co-created by Dongfeng Motor Group and Huawei, utilizing Huawei's Qiankun smart driving solutions.