[2] Relating system function to the ODD it supports is important for developers and regulators to establish and communicate safe operating conditions.
For example, an autonomous car might recognize that traffic is heavy and disable its automated lane change feature.
Various regulators have offered definitions of related terms: Physical infrastructure includes roadway types, surfaces, edges and geometry.
Zones include regions, states, school areas, and construction sites.
In 2022, Mercedes-Benz announced a product with an ODD of Level 3 autonomous driving at 130 km/h.