The National Transport Commission (NTC) is seeking public views on the consultation questions in this discussion paper, and any other relevant views on the on-road enforcement of automated vehicles. The NTC would like to hear in particular from Commonwealth and state and territory road transport and enforcement agencies, regulators and the automated technology providers and transport industry bodies in Australia.

The operation of automated vehicles on Australian roads will create unique challenges for enforcement. This discussion paper details these challenges and proposes options to address them. It focuses on how law enforcement will interact with automated vehicles on the road. It does not cover broader enforcement issues such as criminal investigations.

The NTC consulted with industry and government stakeholders to develop the information in this paper. They also conducted topic-based workshops, as well as targeted sessions.

The NTC will use the findings from this work to develop policy positions that are nationally consistent and outcomes based. This will help states and territories when they put in place regulatory and policy changes. It will also help them with changes to procedures, training needs and system requirements.

Submissions close 5 September 2022.