The Australian Government is seeking the public’s help to shape the future rules for automated vehicles (AV) in Australia.
It says AV technology is advancing rapidly, and it must make the most of this technology safely.
That’s why the government is working to develop a new law – the Automated Vehicle Safety Law – to manage the safe operation of automated vehicles on public roads.
As part of this consultation, the government is considering how the law should keep modifications, repairs, and remote operation of automated vehicles safe and how to ensure consumers get the information they need about automated vehicles.
The consultation also explores changes to state and territory laws, including whether there must be new road rules for people using automated vehicles.
This technology will impact everyone who uses the roads, not just those using automated vehicles, so the Government encourages all road users, industry and other stakeholders to look at the consultation paper and have their say.
Public feedback is crucial to ensuring it strikes the right balance with this new law.
This builds on consultation undertaken by the National Transport Commission, which leads this work alongside the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.
This latest consultation round seeks feedback on new areas of the proposed law and closes on June 11, 2024.
For more information and to have a say, visit https://www.ntc.gov.au/AV-safety-reform.
