BSI PAS 1880:2020
How to design and assess the control system of an automated vehicle: define the mission and the operational design domains, then design four operations (sensing, planning, control, monitoring) that each check themselves, report to an independent monitor and bring the vehicle to a controlled or emergency stop when they cannot be trusted; handle the four general vehicle hazards, resist cyber attack, stay effective, and evidence every objective. 51 guidance leaves read against the complete BSI/CCAV publication.
BSI PAS 1880:2020 is a compliance framework from United Kingdom (BSI) with 7 domains and 51 controls that map to 2 other frameworks. The largest domains are Clause 7: AV sensing operation (AVSO) – BSI PAS 1880:2020 (16 controls), Clause 8: AV planning operation (AVPO) – BSI PAS 1880:2020 (9 controls), Clause 9: AV control operation (AVCO) – BSI PAS 1880:2020 (7 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (7)
Clause 10: AV monitoring operation (AVMO) – BSI PAS 1880:2020
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::10.1 | 10.1 Objective: the AV monitors itself throughout |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::10.2 | 10.2 The AVMO and its stop authority |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::10.3 | 10.3 Self-monitoring (high level) |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::10.4 | 10.4 Self-monitoring (low level) |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::10.5 | 10.5 Use of AI in the AVMO |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::10.6 | 10.6 Evidence that the AVMO objectives are met |
Clause 11: Safety, security and effectiveness – BSI PAS 1880:2020
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::11.1 | 11.1 Objective: safe, secure and effective at all times |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::11.2 | 11.2 General safety requirements: the four hazards |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::11.3 | 11.3 General security requirements |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::11.4 | 11.4 Effective operation |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::11.5 | 11.5 The role of the safety operator |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::11.6 | 11.6 Evidence that the safety, security and effectiveness objectives are met |
Clause 5: Mission – BSI PAS 1880:2020
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::5.1 | 5.1 Objective: the mission is defined |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::5.2 | 5.2 Defining the mission |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::5.3 | 5.3 Evidence that the mission objective is met |
Clause 6: Operational design domain – BSI PAS 1880:2020
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::6.1 | 6.1 Objective: the ODD is defined and covers the mission |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::6.2 | 6.2 Defining the ODDs |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::6.3 | 6.3 Transitions into, out of and between ODDs |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::6.4 | 6.4 Evidence that the ODD objective is met |
Clause 7: AV sensing operation (AVSO) – BSI PAS 1880:2020
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::7.1 | 7.1 Objective: sensing across the whole mission |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::7.10 | 7.10 Other planning requirements |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::7.11 | 7.11 Covering the full ODD specification |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::7.12 | 7.12 Detecting sensor failure |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::7.13 | 7.13 Sensor fault tolerance |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::7.14 | 7.14 Monitoring the AVSO |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::7.15 | 7.15 Use of AI in the AVSO |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::7.16 | 7.16 Evidence that the AVSO objectives are met |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::7.2 | 7.2 The AVSO and its interfaces |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::7.3 | 7.3 Location |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::7.4 | 7.4 Passengers |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::7.5 | 7.5 Loads |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::7.6 | 7.6 Environment: general |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::7.7 | 7.7 Environment: people |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::7.8 | 7.8 External communication |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::7.9 | 7.9 Other aspects of the ODD |
Clause 8: AV planning operation (AVPO) – BSI PAS 1880:2020
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::8.1 | 8.1 Objective: all planning for the mission |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::8.2 | 8.2 The AVPO and its interfaces |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::8.3 | 8.3 Maps and related information |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::8.4 | 8.4 Pre-determined route planning |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::8.5 | 8.5 Dynamic route planning |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::8.6 | 8.6 Providing MRM directions |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::8.7 | 8.7 Monitoring the AVPO |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::8.8 | 8.8 Use of AI in the AVPO |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::8.9 | 8.9 Evidence that the AVPO objectives are met |
Clause 9: AV control operation (AVCO) – BSI PAS 1880:2020
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::9.1 | 9.1 Objective: controlling movement and reacting to malfunction |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::9.2 | 9.2 The AVCO and its interfaces |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::9.3 | 9.3 Movement control |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::9.4 | 9.4 Interactions and feedback |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::9.5 | 9.5 Use of AI in the AVCO |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::9.6 | 9.6 Monitoring the AVCO |
| bsi-pas-1880-2020::9.7 | 9.7 Evidence that the AVCO objectives are met |
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The Compliance Position Diagnostic, $5,000 fixed, ten business daysWhat is BSI PAS 1880:2020 and who does it apply to?
BSI PAS 1880:2020 is a compliance framework from United Kingdom (BSI) with 7 domains and 51 controls. How to design and assess the control system of an automated vehicle: define the mission and the operational design domains, then design four operations (sensing, planning, control, monitoring) that each check themselves, report to an independent monitor and bring the vehicle to a controlled or emergency stop when they cannot be trusted; handle the four general vehicle hazards, resist cyber attack, stay effective, and evidence every objective. 51 guidance leaves read against the complete BSI/CCAV publication. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does BSI PAS 1880:2020 actually require?
BSI PAS 1880:2020 has 51 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Clause 7: AV sensing operation (AVSO) – BSI PAS 1880:2020 (16 controls), Clause 8: AV planning operation (AVPO) – BSI PAS 1880:2020 (9 controls), Clause 9: AV control operation (AVCO) – BSI PAS 1880:2020 (7 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of BSI PAS 1880:2020 do I already cover?
BSI PAS 1880:2020 maps to 2 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 26262:2018 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles (67% coverage), ISO/SAE 21434 (2% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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