225Using radar detectors and similar devices

225 Using radar detectors and similar devices

(1)  A person must not drive a vehicle if the vehicle, or a trailer being towed by the vehicle, has in or on it a device for preventing the effective use of a speed measuring device, or a device for detecting the use of a speed measuring device, unless the person is exempt from this rule under another law of this jurisdiction.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note Drive includes be in control of – see the definition in the dictionary.

(2)  A person who is travelling in or on a vehicle or trailer must not have in his or her possession a device for preventing the effective use of a speed measuring device, or a device for detecting the use of a speed measuring device, unless the person is exempt from this rule under another law of this jurisdiction.

Penalty:  Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

(3)  Subrules (1) and (2) apply whether or not the device is operating or in working order.

Note Under the law of this jurisdiction, radar detectors and similar devices may be subject to confiscation – see section 41D of the Traffic Act 1925.