Documents Relating To Tesla, Inc.'s Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Including Those Systems Marketed As 'fsd', 'fsd Supervised', 'full Self Driving' Or 'navigate On Autopilot'.

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A department official responded to an inquiry about Tesla's advanced driver assistance systems, specifically Navigate on Autopilot (NOA), clarifying Australia's regulatory position. The official explained that while vehicle type approval in Australia is governed by the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 and ADR 90 Steering Systems standards, state and territory road laws currently prohibit automated control systems that do not require the driver to keep hands on the steering wheel. Consequently, Tesla's NOA function is not permitted for operation on Australian roads under existing legislation. The response distinguishes between federal vehicle approval pathways and state/territory operational restrictions, indicating that approval alone would be insufficient for these systems' legal use.