Self-driving cars are not yet legal for hands-off use in Brisbane, and every vehicle on Queensland roads in 2025 still requires a human driver to remain in control at all times. Despite widespread global coverage of robotaxis, overseas trials, and Level 4 services operating in parts of the United States, the reality in Australia is very different. Queensland drivers continue to operate under strict Transport and Main Roads (TMR) rules, Australian Design Rules (ADRs), and road safety laws that treat today’s technology as driver-assistance, not...
