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Pathway to AV Pilot Driving in Europe

We contribute to road safety by enabling the lawful development and EU-wide certification of self-driving and remotely operated vehicles in Estonia. Through our ADS laboratory and expertise, we provide comprehensive support for development testing (on test fields and public roads), ADS integration, type approval processes, regulatory compliance, and collaborative research — advancing safer and more reliable mobility.

Mobile field test laboratory

2 ADAS platforms with a range of up to 1.5 km and speed up to 100 km/h

Models and dummies, including child pedestrian, pedestrian, deer, cyclist, motorcyclist, car, etc​

Measuring system for VUT plus four additional participants with many optional variations​

Pilot driving on public roads in Europe

Agreements with road owners and road administration for public road pilot test driving​

3D-scanned road network covering more than 3000 km

High precision road weather prediction system with over 400 measuring stations. Precise weather prediction up to 6 h and real time short warnings

Getting type approval process started

Recognized ADS technical department by the Estonian Road Administration

Accredited methodologies for ADS testing in compliance with EU 1426/2022 regulation

Private 150 × 300 m field test centre with indoor preparation area for up to 8 cars​

Getting product certified

Training or consultancy for obtaining ADS type approval, general description of ADS and description of ADS functions​

Safety concept and safety management system description in accordance with standards

Test reports from a recognized technical service

Read more about Type Approval and Test Drives for Autonomous Vehicles in Europe

Contact Us

Indrek Tulp

Head of Applied Research Center
indrek.tulp@metrosert.ee

Taaniel Tigas

Head of Autonomous Vehicles Unit
taaniel.tigas@metrosert.ee

Kalev Kaarna

Research Projects Sales Manager
kalev.kaarna@metrosert.ee