NTC unveils telematics framework

The National Transport Commission has unveiled a finalised framework to guide the future direction of telematics and its usage in Australia

A landmark telematics framework has been released by the National Transport Commission, and it provides guidelines for the use and development of this rapidly evolving technology.

A data dictionary has been released alongside the finalised framework, providing a raft of definitions relevant to the field.

The framework establishes 10 principles relating to the broader areas of privacy, compliance and enforcement, minimum standards, regulatory efficiencies and consistent application.

According to the Acting CEO of the NTC, Michelle Hendy, the framework provides a defined path for the technology and surety for the road freight industry.

"Telematics is an evolving technology that will help make Australia's roads safer and more productive," she said.

"The importance of getting policy principles right in emerging technologies cannot be understated. While we cannot always predict what is over the horizon for new technologies, getting the right people working together means this Framework provides the telematics market with clear guidance."

The framework links to the Transport Certification Australia (TCA) data dictionary that ensures regulatory applications are consistent with international standards and are interoperable with other systems.

"The data dictionary is performance-based, which means it can adapt to technology advances and, importantly, encourage affordable integrated commercial and compliance telematics applications," Ms Hendy said.

"Aligning the data dictionary with international standards ensures Australia keeps pace with global trends and the market can develop innovative solutions within a framework."

Click here to view the full Compliance and Enforcement Framework for Heavy Vehicle Telematics.

NTC unveils telematics framework

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