Part 3: Policing and investigation Chapter 2: Investigation of incidents by statutory inspectors Section 77: Interpretation
This provision clarifies the meaning of the terms used in this Chapter of the Act. The definition of an "authorised automated vehicle" captures not only those vehicles which have been authorised but those that are no longer authorised within the meaning given in section 94. This ensures that an inspector can still undertake an investigation into a vehicle that has been authorised, but authorisation is no longer in place. This is necessary because the technology on the vehicle could still potentially be a causative factor of an incident. For example, if an ASDE decides to withdraw support for a specific feature, such as automated valet parking because the parking operator has changed, the vehicle authorisation would be withdrawn but the technology would still be on the vehicle and could potentially be hacked and used by an individual. Inspectors are able to investigate in such circumstances, to learn lessons in relation to de-activation of the technology.
	All other clarifications in this section are self-explanatory.