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ROAD TRANSPORT (SAFETY AND TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT) AMENDMENT REGULATION 2007 (NO 1) (NO 20 OF 2007) - REG 10

Section 105

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105     Use of certain digital camera detection devices

    (1)     This section applies to the operation of a digital camera detection device that is located in a vehicle that can be moved from place to place to detect traffic offences.

    (2)     The operator of a digital camera detection device that includes as a component a radar speed measuring device must ensure that the following operations are done in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for the device:

        (a)     aligning the vehicle in which the device is located with the road;

        (b)     activating the device;

        (c)     operating the device.

    (3)     The operator of a digital camera detection device that includes as a component a laser speed measuring device must ensure that the following operations are done in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions for the device:

        (a)     testing the laser speed measuring component of the device at the beginning and end of each shift of the operator by carrying out the following checks:

              (i)     an instrument confidence check;

              (ii)     a calibration verification check;

              (iii)     a scope alignment check;

        (b)     activating the device;

        (c)     operating the device.

    (4)     To remove any doubt, if a device mentioned in subsection (3) is used at more than 1 place during a shift of the operator, the operator is not required to carry out the checks mentioned in subsection (3) (a) each time the device is activated at a different place.

    (5)     If the requirements set out in this section are met, the device may operate unattended.

    (6)     If a device is used by 2 or more operators, who are working together during a shift, the requirements set out in this section may be carried out by different operators.

    (7)     In this section:

"operator "means a person approved to use a traffic offence detection device under section 107 (Approved people—use).    



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