You will require this permit if you intend to drive any automated vehicle for the purpose of conducting an Automatic Driving System (ADS) trial on a highway. The ADS permit also authorises a holder of a full driver licence to act as a vehicle supervisor, and the participation of any automated vehicle to drive on a highway.
An ADS is any technology that is capable of performing the task of driving a motor vehicle.
The categories for vehicles for which an automated driving system may be equipped include:
- motorcycles or motor trikes
- cars
- light rigid vehicles
- medium rigid vehicles
- heavy rigid vehicles
- heavy combination vehicles
- multi-combination vehicles.
Your permit may be subject to conditions which relate to the use of the vehicle, record keeping and reporting.
