Autonomous Emergency Braking to be Mandatory in Australia from 2023
The Australian Government has introduced a new Australian Design Rule mandating the fitment of autonomous emergency braking (AEB) in light vehicles.
The new rule specifies the requirement for AEB systems to be fitted on newly-introduced vehicle models from March 2023, and all models on sale from March 2025. It will apply to all passenger cars, SUVs, and light commercial vehicles.
AEB is a driver assistance system that works to prevent or minimise potential nose-to-tail crashes by automatically applying the brakes if the system senses a collision is imminent and the driver fails to respond. From 2024, pedestrian capability detection must also be incorporated.
According to the Federal Government, the move will save approximately 20 lives and prevent 600 serious injuries every year.
AEB has been shown to reduce police-reported crashes by 55 per cent, rear-end crashes by 40 per cent and vehicle occupant trauma by 28 per cent, reveals a study by the Australian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
“Today’s announcement by the Australian Government to mandate autonomous emergency braking is a welcome step in closing the gap to ensure all new vehicles are equipped with this life-saving technology,” said ANCAP Chief Executive Officer, Carla Hoorweg.
Currently, just under 90 per cent of all vehicles for sale in Australia are available with AEB, but only 75 per cent offer the technology as standard.
“The mandating of AEB will push manufacturers who have been slow to introduce this technology to catch up – ensuring 100 per cent of new Australian vehicles will have the benefit of AEB from March 2025.”
“The automotive industry is to be congratulated for its efforts in achieving such a high fitting rate ahead of regulatory intervention.”
Source: ANCAP | ANCAP welcomes mandatory autonomous emergency braking (AEB) technology from 2023
ADAS Training
With all-new vehicles fitted with AEB, it is important that the automotive industry is aware and familiar with this technology. While advanced driver assistance systems (such as AEB, lane assist, blind-spot monitoring) are common, they are complex, and, relatively speaking, a new technology. Getting to the grips with what it does, how it works, and the requirements of working with it and its calibration, demands training, and that is where MTA Queensland steps in.
In March, the Association expanded its training offerings by launching ADAS specific courses in partnership with ADAS Solutions Australia.
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18 November 2021
