Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations(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) However, subsection (3) (a) (ii) and (iii) do not apply in relation to the operation of—
(a) a VITRONIC PoliScan SPEED M1 HP device; or
(b) a VITRONIC PoliScan FM1 device.
(5) 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.
(6) If the requirements set out in this section are met, the device may operate unattended.
(7) 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.