New Standard for Management of Electronic Traffic Regulations in the Norwegian Context
NS 8210-1 lays the foundation for how traffic rules can be digitalized and used across vehicles, infrastructure, and public administration. The standard builds on international METR standards (Management of Electronic Traffic Regulations) and is adapted to Norwegian conditions.
NS 8210-1 is the first part of a standard series that will be published over time.
The standard connects technical, legal, and operational stakeholders, making it easier for professionals to collaborate across sectors. It establishes a common language and data structure for traffic regulations and is a prerequisite for Norway to implement safe, automated, and intelligent transport systems in practice.
Norwegian Adaptation of METR
NS 8210-1 is the first step in a Norwegian process, led by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen), to implement METR in Norway.
The standard builds on the work of the ISO 24315 series for METR, developed internationally to enable digital versions of traffic rules and regulations so they can easily be communicated to vehicles and road infrastructure. This forms the basis for advanced ITS services (Intelligent Transport Systems) that support drivers and enable higher levels of automated driving.
NS 8210-1 supplements the ISO standards by building on Norwegian legislation for traffic rules and regulations, established roles and responsibilities in public road administration, and the digital infrastructure used for the operation and management of public roads.
Who Benefits from the Standard?
NS 8210-1 is relevant for a wide range of stakeholders working with traffic regulation, digital infrastructure, and intelligent transport systems. The standard facilitates collaboration between public authorities, technology developers, and the private sector to ensure a comprehensive digitalization of traffic regulations in Norway.
- National, municipal, and private road authorities and owners
- Technology suppliers and ITS developers creating systems for vehicles, infrastructure, and traffic management
- Vehicle manufacturers and suppliers of driver-assistance and automated vehicle systems that use digital traffic rules directly in vehicle systems
- Research and consulting companies within mobility, digital infrastructure, and security contributing to development, testing, and standardization
- Legal and regulatory authorities, since digitalization of traffic rules must be based on Norwegian law and sound public administration principles
Societal Benefits
The digitalization of society and the public sector, combined with increased automation and self-driving vehicles, introduces new requirements for how we manage and share traffic data. Smart mobility and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) make it possible to use resources more efficiently and reduce unnecessary driving, emissions, and delays.