Electric vehicles generate considerably less noise when compared with vehicles with conventional internal combustion engines. At low speeds, when tyre and wind noise is negligible, it can be harder for pedestrians to hear electric vehicles, increasing the risk of a collision. These collisions can still cause serious injury and death. The risk is exacerbated for pedestrians who are blind or have poor vision, as they generally rely on sound to negotiate the road network independently.
Through the National Road Safety Action Plan 2023-25, the Australian Government has committed to mandating AVAS for electric vehicles, subject to the outcomes of an impact analysis process. In line with this commitment, Consultation Impact Analysis has been prepared to seek views from all interested parties on whether AVAS should be mandated in Australia.
Make a submission (off-site)- Author:
- Department of Infrastructure, transport, regional Development, Communications and the Arts
- Date published:
- Tue 28th Mar, 2023
- Closing date:
- Fri 26th May, 2023