What specific protocols were revised after the January 17 incident?

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LTA and CDG revised protocols for switching between autonomous and manual driving after the January 17 incident, but the specific protocol details were not disclosed.
After a January 17 incident in which a vehicle struck a road divider, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) later concluded that the safety operator had taken control even though the system had responded correctly to an object on the road. Following that incident, LTA and ComfortDelGro (CDG) revised protocols governing transitions between autonomous and manual driving, and they also imposed additional mileage requirements before resuming trials. The specific revised protocol wording or technical steps were not provided.
The incident that triggered the protocol revisions
The January 17 incident involved a vehicle striking a road divider during autonomous shuttle operations. LTA’s later conclusion was that the safety operator had taken control, despite the system responding correctly to an object on the road. This set the stage for a review of how control transitions are handled.
What was revised: transitions between autonomous and manual driving
LTA and CDG revised protocols governing transitions between autonomous and manual driving after the January 17 incident. These revisions were part of the steps taken before trials resumed. However, the exact changes to the protocols were not detailed.
What else changed before trials resumed
Alongside the protocol revisions, LTA and CDG imposed additional mileage requirements before resuming trials. This indicates that the post-incident review included both operational controls (for transitions between driving modes) and trial progression requirements. The specific mileage threshold figures were not included.
What the public was told about the revised protocols
While it was stated that protocols for transitions between autonomous and manual driving were revised, no further specifics were given on what those protocols now require. The coverage did not include the revised procedure details, timelines, or measurable criteria for the transition process.

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