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Transport Act 1965 - Speed Measuring Regulations 2006

NIUE


Niue Legislation Supplement 2006


SPEED MEASURING REGULATIONS 2006


Arrangement of provisions


Provision
1 Title
2 Definitions
3 Use of a Speed Measuring Device
4 Detection of Speed
5 Tampering or Interfering with a Speed Measuring Device

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Speed Measuring Regulations 2006


PURSUANT to section 107 of the Niue Transport Act 1965, No. 30 Cabinet makes the following regulations:


1. Title


This is the Speed Measuring Regulations 2006.


2. Definitions


In these Regulations -


"operating officer" means the Chief of Police or any constable;


"speed measuring device" means a LTI 20 -20 Laser Speed Detection Device or any other speed detection device approved for use by law enforcement agencies in New Zealand.


3. Use of a Speed Measuring Device


An operating officer may use a speed measuring device to monitor traffic on the roads for the purposes of Part VI of the Niue Transport Act 1965.


4. Detection of Speed


Upon detection of the speed at which a motor vehicle was travelling, the operating officer shall advise the driver of their excess speed and also of any further action that may be taken under section 47 of the Niue Transport Act 1965.


5. Tampering or Interfering with a Speed Measuring Device


(1) The speed measuring device is self-calibrating and does not require user maintenance or accuracy testing.


(2) Any person who without proper authority, wilfully tampers or interferes with the mechanism of a speed measuring device commits an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding 2 penalty units.


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