These Regulations set the technical rules, forms and procedures for detecting and proving road-safety offences in Victoria. They specify which testing devices and camera/speed/mass detectors may be used, how they must be tested, sealed, recorded and (for some relocatable cameras) removed or destroyed, and what information infringement and suspension notices must contain. The rules affect drivers and vehicle operators, police and authorised officers, testing officers and public authorities by defining evidentiary processes, compliance obligations and prescribed penalties.
Mechanically, the Road Safety (General) Regulations 2019 prescribes devices, processes, forms, error tolerances, retention periods and notice content that give legal effect to evidentiary and administrative provisions of the Road Safety Act 1986. The Regulations list specific models of breath, oral fluid, camera, speed detector and engine management system reading devices that may be used for enforcement (see regs 10, 15, 32, 41, 52). They set out the precise procedures for taking, sealing, labelling and transferring biological samples (blood, oral fluid, urine), and the particulars that must be included in analyst, medical and officer certificates that support admissible evidence in prosecutions (regs 11-21, 23-30, Schedules 2-3). The Regulations also prescribe the technical and operational requirements for road safety cameras, speed detectors and portable weighing devices, including calibration tolerances, testing frequency, sealing requirements and record-keeping obligations (regs 33-46, 59-64, 50). For relocatable digital road safety cameras the Regulations set retention and destruction rules for images and messages and limited storage exceptions for testing or contractor oversight (regs 40A-40D). They prescribe the classes of heavy vehicles allowed in designated no-truck zones and the circumstances in which driving in a no-truck zone is permitted (regs 51A-51B), and they designate a specific NTZ camera system (reg 40E) and how it must be used (reg 40F).
Officially, the Regulations state their objectives in reg 1: to prescribe devices, systems and procedures for obtaining evidence about alcohol/drugs, speed, mass and other traffic offences; to specify engine management system reading devices; to prescribe contents of parking and traffic infringement notices and infringement penalties; to provide for the application of the Act to public authority land; and to provide evidentiary matters about impounded or immobilised vehicles, among other authorisations. Those stated objectives are the policy rationales provided by the instrument (reg 1).
Current sections
Direct links to the current provisions in Road Safety (General) Regulations 2019.
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Part 1
Preliminary
Part 1—Preliminary
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Objectives
1 Objectives
The objectives of these Regulations are—
(a) to prescribe devices, systems and procedures for obtaining evidence in relation to—
(i) the presence of alcohol or any other drug in samples of blood, breath or urine; and
(ii) the speed of vehicles; and
(iii) the mass of vehicles; and
(iv) other traffic offences; and
(b) to specify engine management system reading devices and procedures; and
(c) to prescribe the matters to be included in parking infringement notices and traffic infringement notices; and
(d) to prescribe the penalties for parking infringements and traffic infringements; and
(e) to provide for the application of provisions of the Act and regulations to land of public authorities; and
(f) to provide for evidentiary matters relating to impounded or immobilised vehicles; and
(g) to provide that certain fees received by the Secretary are to be paid by the Secretary into the Roads Fund established under section 39B of the Transport Integration Act 2010; and
(h) to prescribe other matters authorised under the Road Safety Act 1986.
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Authorising provision
2 Authorising provision
These Regulations are made under section 95 of the Road Safety Act 1986.
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Commencement
3 Commencement
These Regulations come into operation on 27 September 2019.
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Revocations
4 Revocations
The Regulations listed in Schedule 1 are revoked.
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Definitions
5 Definitions
In these Regulations—
Reg. 5 def. of camera detected no-truck zone offence inserted by S.R. No. 28/2025 reg. 5(a).
camera detected no-truck zone offence means an offence against section 65BA(1) of the Act detected by a prescribed no-truck zone camera;
checksum means a number produced by the application of an algorithm to the contents of that part of a digital file that does not include the checksum;
Reg. 5 def. of data processing unit inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 6(1).
data processing unit means a computer that temporarily stores images taken by a relocatable digital RSC;
digital file means a file in a digital format, or electronic copy of such a file, which is created and encrypted by—
(a) a road safety camera; or
(b) a digital camera that records date, time and location; or
(c) the process prescribed in regulation 33—
which contains the checksum for that file;
digitector means the device known by that name which determines the speed at which a motor vehicle travels between 2 vehicle detectors on a road;
fixed analogue RSC means the road safety camera system specified in regulation 32(a);
Reg. 5 def. of fixed digital RSC amended by S.R. Nos 47/2022 reg. 3, 36/2025 reg. 3.
fixed digital RSC means a road safety camera system specified in regulation 32(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (h), (i), (j), (l), (n) or (p);
Reg. 5 def. of inbuilt device inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 6(1).
inbuilt device has the same meaning as in rule 304A of the Road Safety Road Rules 2017;
infringement penalty has the same meaning as it has in the Infringements Act 2006;
laser device means a laser device specified in regulation 41;
mobile digital RSC means a road safety camera system specified in regulation 32(g), (k) or (m);
Reg. 5 def. of motor bike helmet device inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 6(1).
motor bike helmet device has the same meaning as in rule 304A of the Road Safety Road Rules 2017;
Reg. 5 def. of mounted device inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 6(1).
mounted device has the same meaning as in rule 304A of the Road Safety Road Rules 2017;
Reg. 5 def. of NTZ camera inserted by S.R. No. 28/2025 reg. 5(a).
NTZ camera means the no-truck zone camera system specified in regulation 40E;
Reg. 5 def. of portable device inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 6(1).
portable device has the same meaning as in rule 304A of the Road Safety Road Rules 2017;
radar device means a radar device specified in regulation 41;
Reg. 5 def. of relocatable digital RSC inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 6(1).
relocatable digital RSC means the road safety camera system specified in regulation 32(o);
Reg. 5 def. of senior police officer inserted by S.R. No. 106/2022 reg. 5.
senior police officer means a police officer who is of or above the rank of sergeant, as referred to in section 13(j) of the Victoria Police Act 2013;
speed calculation unit means the part or parts of a road safety camera that determine the speed of a vehicle;
testing officer means—
(a) a technical officer or the head of a faculty, school or department of electrical engineering, communications engineering or electronics engineering at a post-secondary education provider within the meaning of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006; or
(b) a person authorised in writing by the Chief Commissioner of Police or the Secretary to the Department of Justice and Community Safety; or
(c) a testing officer of a facility accredited in the testing and calibration of speed detectors or road safety cameras by the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA);
the Act means the Road Safety Act 1986;
Reg. 5 def. of vehicle detector amended by S.R. Nos 172/2019 reg. 6(Sch. 3 item 2(a)), 8/2023 reg. 6(2), 28/2025 reg. 5(b).
vehicle detector means a part of a road safety camera or no-truck zone camera that detects the presence of a vehicle;
Reg. 5 def. of VicRoads revoked by S.R. No. 172/2019 reg. 6(Sch. 3 item 2(b)).
Reg. 5 def. of wearable device inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 6(1).
wearable device has the same meaning as in rule 304A of the Road Safety Road Rules 2017.
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Certificates under section 78A
6 Certificates under section 78A
For the purposes of section 78A of the Act, the prescribed form of a certificate is the form set out in Schedule 2.
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Certificates under section 83A
7 Certificates under section 83A
For the purposes of section 83A(1) of the Act the prescribed information is the following—
(a) a statement that the certificate is issued by an authorised person under section 83A of the Act;
(b) in the case of a certificate certifying that a printed image or message was produced by a prescribed process, a statement that the certificate is issued by the person who caused or required that image or message to be printed;
(c) a statement that the certificate certifies that, to the best of the knowledge and belief of the person issuing the certificate, the matters set out in the certificate are true and correct.
Reg. 7A inserted by S.R. No. 28/2025 reg. 6.
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Certificates under section 83B
7A Certificates under section 83B
For the purposes of section 83B(1) of the Act, the prescribed information is the following—
(a) a statement that the certificate is issued by an authorised person under section 83B of the Act;
(b) in the case of a certificate certifying that a printed image or message was produced by a prescribed process, a statement that the certificate is issued by the person who caused or required that image or message to be printed;
(c) a statement that the certificate certifies that, to the best of the knowledge and belief of the person issuing the certificate, the matters set out in the certificate are true and correct.
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Certificates under section 84
8 Certificates under section 84
For the purposes of section 84(1), (3) or (4A) of the Act, the prescribed particulars are the following—
(a) the expression "Road Safety Act 1986";
(b) the expression "Certificate under section 84(1)", "Certificate under section 84(3)" or "Certificate under section 84(4A)" (as the case requires);
(c) the name and official title of the person issuing the certificate;
(d) in the case of a certificate issued by an authorised person, a statement to that effect;
(e) the date on which the certificate is issued.
Pt 2 (Heading) renumbered as Pt 1A (Heading) by S.R. No. 19/2022 reg. 18, substituted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 7, amended by S.R. No. 28/2025 reg. 7.
Part 1A
Notices
Part 1A—Notices
Reg. 9 substituted by S.R. No. 123/2020 reg. 7.
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Notice of suspension
9 Notice of suspension
For the purposes of section 85L(1)(c) of the Act, the prescribed particulars are the following—
(a) the name and address of the person to whom the notice is issued;
(b) a statement of the alleged offence;
(c) in the case of an alleged offence under section 49(1)(b), (bc), (f), (g) or (j) of the Act, the alleged concentration of alcohol present in the blood or breath (as the case requires) of the person;
(d) in the case of an alleged offence that is a relevant speeding offence within the meaning of section 85F(2) of the Act—
(i) the alleged speed at which the motor vehicle was driven; and
(ii) the applicable speed limit;
(e) in the case of an alleged offence that is a relevant offence within the meaning of section 85I(4) of the Act—
Reg. 9(e)(i) amended by S.R. No. 106/2022 reg. 6(1).
Reg. 9(e)(ii)(A) substituted by S.R. No. 106/2022 reg. 6(2).
(A) the commission of the relevant offence by the person to whom the notice is issued resulted in injury or death; and
(B) the person to whom the notice is issued is an unacceptable risk to road safety until the charge for the alleged offence is determined;
Reg. 9(ea) inserted by S.R. No. 106/2022 reg. 6(3).
(ea) in the case of an alleged offence under section 61(1)(a) or (b) of the Act—
(A) another person has died or suffered serious injury from the accident that occurred; and
(B) the person to whom the notice is issued is an unacceptable risk to road safety until the charge is determined;
Reg. 9(eb) inserted by S.R. No. 106/2022 reg. 6(3).
(eb) in the case of an alleged offence under section 317AC, 317AD, 317AE, 317AF or 319AA(1) of the Crimes Act 1958—
(ii) a statement indicating that the senior police officer is reasonably satisfied that the person to whom the notice is issued is an unacceptable risk to road safety until the charge is determined;
(f) whether the person to whom the notice is issued holds a full driver licence, a learner permit or a probationary driver licence;
(g) a statement advising that the person to whom the notice is issued may appeal to the Magistrates' Court under section 85S of the Act against the decision to suspend the driver licence or learner permit;
(h) the name and signature of the person who issued the notice;
(i) the date the notice was issued to the person.
Reg. 9A inserted by S.R. No. 19/2022 reg. 19.
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Notice of disqualification
9A Notice of disqualification
For the purposes of section 85ZK(1)(b) of the Act, the prescribed particulars are the following—
(a) the name and address of the person to whom the notice is issued;
(b) a statement of the alleged offence;
(c) in the case of an alleged offence under section 49(1)(b), (bc), (f), (g) or (j) of the Act, the alleged concentration of alcohol present in the blood or breath (as the case requires) of the person;
(d) in the case of an alleged offence that is a relevant speeding offence within the meaning of section 85ZE(3) of the Act—
(i) the alleged speed at which the motor vehicle was driven; and
(ii) the applicable speed limit;
(e) in the case of an alleged offence that is a relevant offence within the meaning of section 85ZH(4) of the Act—
Reg. 9A(e)(i) amended by S.R. No. 106/2022 reg. 7(1).
Reg. 9A
(e)(ii)(A) substituted by S.R. No. 106/2022 reg. 7(2).
(A) the commission of the relevant offence by the person to whom the notice is issued resulted in injury or death; and
(B) the person to whom the notice is issued is an unacceptable risk to road safety until the charge for the alleged offence is determined;
Reg. 9A(ea) inserted by S.R. No. 106/2022 reg. 7(3).
(ea) in the case of an alleged offence under section 61(1)(a) or (b) of the Act—
(A) another person has died or suffered serious injury from the accident that occurred; and
(B) the person to whom the notice is issued is an unacceptable risk to road safety until the charge is determined;
Reg. 9A(eb) inserted by S.R. No. 106/2022 reg. 7(3).
(eb) in the case of an alleged offence under section 317AC, 317AD, 317AE, 317AF or 319AA(1) of the Crimes Act 1958—
(ii) a statement indicating that the senior police officer is reasonably satisfied that the person to whom the notice is issued is an unacceptable risk to road safety until the charge is determined;
(f) whether the person to whom the notice is issued holds a non-Victorian licence or permit;
(g) a statement advising that the person to whom the notice is issued may appeal to the Magistrates' Court under section 85ZQ of the Act against the decision to disqualify the person from obtaining a driver licence or learner permit;
(h) the name and signature of the person who issued the notice;
(i) the date the notice was issued to the person.
Reg. 9B inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 8.
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Notice of intention to raise a seatbelt exemption
9B Notice of intention to raise a seatbelt exemption
For the purposes of section 84AB(2) of the Act, the following matters are prescribed—
(a) the accused's name, date of birth and address;
(b) the number of the accused's driver licence or learner permit;
(c) the number of the traffic infringement notice issued in respect of the camera detected seatbelt offence;
(d) the reason for raising the matter relating to the exemption;
(e) any other evidence that supports the matter relating to the exemption.
Reg. 9C inserted by S.R. No. 28/2025 reg. 8.
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Notice of intention to raise a matter relating to an exception to a camera detected no-truck zone offence
9C Notice of intention to raise a matter relating to an exception to a camera detected no-truck zone offence
For the purposes of section 84AC(2) of the Act, the following matters are prescribed—
(a) if the accused is an individual—
(i) the individual's name, date of birth and home address; and
(ii) the number of the individual's driver licence;
(b) if the accused is a body corporate—
(i) its name and home address; and
(ii) its Australian Company Number or Australian Registered Body Number (if applicable);
(c) the number of any traffic infringement notice issued in respect of the camera detected no-truck zone offence;
(d) the reason for raising the matter relating to the exception;
(e) any other evidence that supports the matter relating to the exception.
New Pt 2 (Heading) inserted by S.R. No. 19/2022 reg. 20.
Part 2
Evidence relating to alcohol and drug offences
Part 2—Evidence relating to alcohol and drug offences
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Preliminary breath testing devices
10 Preliminary breath testing devices
For the purposes of section 53(1) and (2) of the Act, the prescribed devices are the breath testing devices known as—
(a) the lion alcolmeter SD-400 Touch; and
Reg. 10(b) substituted by S.R. No. 36/2025 reg. 4.
(b) the Dräger Alcotest 7000, also known as the Draeger Alcotest 7000; and
(c) the lion alcolmeter SD-400PA; and
(d) the Alcolizer LE.
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Procedure for breath analysis
11 Procedure for breath analysis
It is a requirement for the proper operation of a breath analysing instrument that a person authorised under section 55(3) of the Act to operate a breath analysing instrument—
(a) does not require a person to provide a breath sample for analysis until the authorised person is satisfied that the person has not consumed any alcohol for a period of at least 15 minutes before the analysis; and
(b) provides a fresh mouthpiece for use by each person required to provide a breath sample; and
(c) uses only a mouthpiece which, until required for taking a breath sample, has been kept in a sealed container.
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Certificate under section 55(4)
12 Certificate under section 55(4)
For the purposes of section 55(4) of the Act, the prescribed particulars are the following—
(a) the serial number of the breath analysing instrument;
(b) the sample number;
(c) the location of the test;
(d) the name and date of birth of the person whose breath is analysed;
(e) the surname of the operator;
(f) the results of the self-tests conducted using the breath analysing instrument before and after the person's breath is analysed;
(g) the results of zero tests conducted using the breath analysing instrument before and after the person's breath is analysed;
(h) the date and time the person's breath was analysed.
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Procedures for taking blood samples
13 Procedures for taking blood samples
If a blood sample is taken by a registered medical practitioner or an approved health professional for the purposes of the Act, the site of the puncture must be cleansed with a swab taken from a container that—
(a) appears to be sealed against contamination; and
(b) does not contain ethanol.
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Procedures after taking blood samples
14 Procedures after taking blood samples
(1) A registered medical practitioner or an approved health professional who takes a blood sample must ensure that—
(a) the sample of blood is placed in 2 dry containers, each containing approximately the same amount of blood; and
(b) each container is vacuum sealed or sealed with a septum seal; and
(c) each container in which the sample is placed bears a label stating—
(i) the specific anticoagulant and the specific preservative that the container holds; and
(ii) the name of the chemist, laboratory or pharmaceutical organisation that prepared it; and
(d) each container has attached to it a label bearing the signature of the registered medical practitioner or approved health professional, the date and the time the sample was taken, and the name of the person from whom the sample was taken or, if the name of the person is not known, sufficient information to enable the sample to be identified with the person from whom it was taken.
(2) If a blood sample is taken under section 55, 55B, 55BA or 55E of the Act, the registered medical practitioner or approved health professional must give the sample containers to a police officer.
(3) If a blood sample is taken under section 56 of the Act, the registered medical practitioner or approved health professional must ensure that—
(a) both sample containers are placed and sealed in one plastic sample bag; and
(b) that plastic sample bag is placed in a locked receptacle provided for that purpose at the place where the sample was taken.
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Oral fluid testing devices
15 Oral fluid testing devices
(1) For the purposes of section 55D of the Act, the prescribed device is the oral fluid testing device known as the SECURETEC DRUGWIPE TWIN or the SECURETEC DRUGWIPE II TWIN.
(2) For the purposes of section 55E of the Act, the prescribed device is the oral fluid testing device known as the SECURETEC DRUGWIPE II TWIN COMBO.
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Procedure for carrying out preliminary oral fluid test
16 Procedure for carrying out preliminary oral fluid test
For the purposes of section 55D of the Act, the prescribed procedure for carrying out a preliminary oral fluid test is that the police officer or person authorised under section 55D(2) of the Act who conducts the test—
(a) provides a fresh oral fluid collection unit for use by a person required to provide a preliminary oral fluid sample; and
(b) uses only an oral fluid collection unit that, until required for taking the oral fluid sample, has been kept in a sealed container; and
(c) tests the oral fluid sample by using the device, or the oral fluid testing unit that is part of the device, that was used to obtain the sample.
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Procedure for taking oral fluid samples under section 55E
17 Procedure for taking oral fluid samples under section 55E
For the purposes of section 55E(4) of the Act, the prescribed procedure is—
(a) providing a fresh oral fluid collection unit for use by each person required to provide an oral fluid sample; and
(b) using only an oral fluid collection unit that, until required for taking an oral fluid sample, has been kept in a sealed container.
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Procedure after taking oral fluid samples
18 Procedure after taking oral fluid samples
An authorised officer who takes a sample of oral fluid under section 55E of the Act must ensure that the sample or, if the sample is broken into parts, each part has attached to it a label bearing—
(a) the name and signature of the authorised officer who took the oral fluid sample; and
(b) the date and time the sample was taken; and
(c) the name of the person from whom the sample was taken or, if the name of the person is not known, sufficient information to enable the sample to be identified with the person from whom it was taken.
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Certificate under section 57(3)
19 Certificate under section 57(3)
For the purposes of section 57(3) of the Act, the prescribed particulars are the following—
(a) a statement by the registered medical practitioner or approved health professional that the requirements of these Regulations for the taking of blood samples have been complied with;
(b) the name of the person from whom the blood sample was taken;
(c) the time and date the blood sample was taken;
(d) the name and signature of the registered medical practitioner or approved health professional who took the blood sample.
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Certificate under section 57(4)
20 Certificate under section 57(4)
For the purposes of section 57(4) of the Act, the prescribed particulars are the following—
(a) a statement by the approved analyst that the person is an approved analyst within the meaning of section 57 of the Act;
(c) the name and signature of the approved analyst;
(d) the date on which the analysis was conducted;
(e) the information set out in the identification label referred to in regulation 14(1)(d).
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Certificate under section 57(4A)
21 Certificate under section 57(4A)
For the purposes of section 57(4A) of the Act, the prescribed particulars are the following—
(a) a statement by the approved analyst that the person is an approved analyst within the meaning of section 57 of the Act;
(c) a statement that a substance that is, or is capable of being, a drug for the purposes of the Act was present in the sample of blood analysed;
(d) the name of the substance found to be present in the sample of blood analysed;
(e) the name and signature of the approved analyst;
(f) the date on which the analysis was conducted;
(g) the information set out in the identification label referred to in regulation 14(1)(d).
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Certificate under section 57(4B)
22 Certificate under section 57(4B)
For the purposes of section 57(4B) of the Act, the prescribed particulars are the following—
(a) a statement by the approved expert that the person is an approved expert within the meaning of section 57 of the Act;
(b) a statement as to the usual effect of a specified substance or substances on behaviour when consumed or used (including its effect on a person's ability to drive properly);
(c) the name and signature of the approved expert.
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Certificate under section 57B(3)
23 Certificate under section 57B(3)
For the purposes of section 57B(3) of the Act, the prescribed particulars are the following—
(a) a statement by the person who carried out the oral fluid test that the person is an authorised officer within the meaning of section 55E of the Act;
(b) a statement as to whether the requirements of these Regulations for the taking and testing of oral fluid samples have been complied with;
(c) a statement as to whether the result of the oral fluid tested indicated the oral fluid sample provided by the person contained a prescribed illicit drug;
(d) the name of the person from whom the oral fluid sample was taken;
(e) the time and date the oral fluid sample was taken;
(f) the name and signature of the authorised officer who took the oral fluid sample.
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Certificate under section 57B(4)
24 Certificate under section 57B(4)
For the purposes of section 57B(4) of the Act, the prescribed particulars are the following—
(a) a statement by the approved analyst that the person is an approved analyst within the meaning of section 57B of the Act;
(c) the name and signature of the approved analyst;
(d) the date on which the analysis was conducted;
(e) a description of the contents of the identification label referred to in regulation 18.
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Particulars of report of assessment of drug impairment
25 Particulars of report of assessment of drug impairment
For the purposes of section 55B(5) of the Act, the prescribed particulars are the following—
(a) particulars of the identity of the person on whom the assessment was carried out, including, if stated by the person, the person's name, address, date of birth and gender;
(b) the date and time at which the person underwent the assessment;
(c) the place at which the person underwent the assessment;
(d) the time (if any) reported to the police officer carrying out the assessment as the latest time the person drove, was in charge of or was an occupant of a motor vehicle;
(e) whether the person underwent a preliminary breath test in accordance with section 53 of the Act or furnished a sample of breath for analysis by a breath analysing instrument under section 55 of the Act and, if so, the result of the test or analysis, if known;
(f) the record of interview of the person carried out by the police officer carrying out the assessment;
(g) particulars of any medical treatment sought by or for the person;
(h) any statements made by the person concerning a drug or drugs;
(i) any observations made by the police officer carrying out the assessment of the person in relation to the following—
(i) any apparent injury or illness of the person;
(ii) whether the person smelt of intoxicating liquor;
(iii) the person's speech;
(iv) the person's eyes;
(v) the person's breathing;
(vi) the person's skin;
(vii) the person's movement;
(viii) the person's balance;
(ix) the state of the person's clothing;
(x) the person's actions;
(xi) the person's demeanour;
(xii) any physical signs of drug use by the person;
(xiii) the person's ability to comprehend instructions;
(xiv) the person's ability to divide attention;
(xv) whether the person, during the assessment, exhibited signs that indicated that the person was impaired by a drug or drugs;
(j) whether the assessment, in the opinion of the police officer carrying it out, indicates that the person may be impaired by a drug or drugs;
(k) the name, rank, station and signature of the police officer carrying out the assessment.
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Procedures for collecting urine samples
26 Procedures for collecting urine samples
A registered medical practitioner or an approved health professional who collects a urine sample for the purposes of the Act must ensure that the sample is collected in a container that is clean and dry and which has not previously been used.
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Procedures after collecting urine samples
27 Procedures after collecting urine samples
A registered medical practitioner or an approved health professional who collects a urine sample must ensure that
(a) the urine sample is placed in 2 dry containers, each containing approximately the same amount of urine; and
(b) each container is fitted with a tamper-proof locking seal; and
(c) each container has attached to it a label bearing—
(i) the signature of the registered medical practitioner or approved health professional who collected the urine sample; and
(ii) the date and the time the sample was collected; and
(iii) the name of the person from whom the sample was collected or, if the name of the person is not known, sufficient information to enable the sample to be identified with the person from whom it was collected.
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Certificate under section 57A(3)
28 Certificate under section 57A(3)
For the purposes of section 57A(3) of the Act, the prescribed particulars are the following—
(a) a statement by the registered medical practitioner or approved health professional as to whether the requirements of the Act and these Regulations for the collection of urine samples by the registered medical practitioner or approved health professional (as the case requires) have been complied with;
(b) the name of the person from whom the urine sample was collected or, if the name of the person is not known, sufficient information to enable the sample to be identified with the person from whom it was collected;
(c) the time and date the urine sample was collected;
(d) the name and signature of the registered medical practitioner or approved health professional who collected the urine sample.
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Certificate under section 57A(4)
29 Certificate under section 57A(4)
For the purposes of section 57A(4) of the Act, the prescribed particulars are the following—
(a) a statement by the approved analyst that the person is an approved analyst within the meaning of section 57A(1) of the Act;
(c) a statement that a substance that is, or is capable of being, a drug for the purposes of the Act was present in the urine sample analysed;
(d) the name of the substance found to be present in the urine sample analysed;
(e) the concentration of the substance found to be present in the urine sample analysed;
(f) the name and signature of the approved analyst;
(g) the date on which the analysis was conducted;
(h) the information set out in the identification label referred to in regulation 27(c) attached to the container in which the urine sample is placed.
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Certificate under section 57A(5)
30 Certificate under section 57A(5)
For the purposes of section 57A(5) of the Act, the prescribed particulars are the following—
(a) a statement by the approved expert that the person is an approved expert within the meaning of section 57A of the Act;
(b) a statement as to the usual effect of a specified substance or substances on behaviour when consumed or used in that concentration (including its effect on a person's ability to drive properly);
(c) the name and signature of the approved expert.
Part 3—Evidence relating to speeding and other offences
Division 1—Road safety cameras and prescribed processes
31 Offences detected by road safety cameras or prescribed processes—operator onus offences
For the purposes of section 66 of the Act, a prescribed offence is—
(a) an offence against the Act or the Road Safety Road Rules 2017[1] which involves a driver exceeding the applicable speed limit; and
(b) an offence against the Act or the Road Safety Road Rules 2017 which involves a driver disobeying a traffic signal, including where the vehicle enters a level crossing; and
(c) an offence against the Act or the Road Safety Road Rules 2017 which involves driving in a lane when not permitted to do so; and
Reg. 31(d) amended by S.R. Nos 105/2020 reg. 85, 121/2021 reg. 7, 8/2023 reg. 9(a).
(d) an offence against the Act or the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021[2] which involves the use of a motor vehicle or trailer that is not registered; and
Reg. 31(e) inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 9(b).
(e) an offence against the Road Safety Road Rules 2017 which involves a driver failing to wear a seatbelt; and
Reg. 31(f) inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 9(b).
(f) an offence against the Road Safety Road Rules 2017 which involves a driver failing to ensure a passenger wears a seatbelt; and
Reg. 31(g) inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 9(b).
(g) an offence against the Road Safety Road Rules 2017 which involves a driver touching a portable device when not permitted to do so; and
Reg. 31(h) inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 9(b).
(h) an offence against the Road Safety Road Rules 2017 which involves a driver resting a portable device on the driver's body, on an item in the driver's lap, or on clothes worn by the driver.
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Prescribed road safety cameras
32 Prescribed road safety cameras
For the purposes of the definition of prescribed road safety camera in section 3(1) of the Act, the following are prescribed—
(a) the camera system known as the Gatso Meter R.L.C.;
(b) the camera system known as the DCD ROBOT Digital Smart Camera;
(c) the camera system known as the REDFLEXred-speed system;
(d) the camera system known as the REDFLEXred-speed HDX system;
(e) the camera system known as the ROBOT TRAFFIPAX TraffiStar SR520;
(f) the camera system known as the Gatsometer Digital Radar Camera System—Parabolic (DRCS-P);
(g) the camera system known as the Gatsometer Radar24-GS11;
(h) the camera system known as the Gatsometer GTC-GS11;
(i) the camera system known as the REDFLEX red-speed HDX Optical system;
(j) the camera system known as the PoliScan Speed;
(k) the camera system known as the PoliScan Speed Mobile;
(l) the camera system known as the Gatso T‑Series;
Reg. 32(m) amended by S.R. No. 47/2022 reg. 4(a).
(m) the camera system known as the Gatso T‑Series Mobile;
Reg. 32(n) inserted by S.R. No. 47/2022 reg. 4(b), amended by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 10(a).
(n) the camera system known as the Redflex Halo;
Reg. 32(o) inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 10(b), amended by S.R. No. 36/2025 reg. 5(a).
(o) the camera system known as the Jenoptik-One Task MobiCam DDS;
Reg. 32(p) inserted by S.R. No. 36/2025 reg. 5(b).
(p) the camera system known as the IDEMIA MESTAcompact.
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Prescribed process for the calculation of average speed
33 Prescribed process for the calculation of average speed
For the purposes of section 66 of the Act, the prescribed process is the following—
(a) a computer receives digital files from 2 or more road safety cameras and each digital file contains—
(i) an image of the same motor vehicle; and
(ii) data indicating the date on which, and the time and place at which, the image was captured by the road safety camera; and
(iii) data indicating the speed limit at the time and place where the image was captured;
(b) using the data in paragraph (a), the computer calculates the average speed of the motor vehicle in accordance with section 78(2) of the Act;
(c) the computer creates a digital file containing the matters referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b).
Div 2
Fixed analogue road safety cameras
Division 2—Fixed analogue road safety cameras
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Use of fixed analogue RSC
34 Use of fixed analogue RSC
For the purposes of sections 80, 80A and 84(7) of the Act, the prescribed manner of use of a fixed analogue RSC is that the person placing or removing the fixed analogue RSC or loading or unloading the film magazine into or from the fixed analogue RSC—
(a) checks the time, date and location code in the display of the fixed analogue RSC and makes any corrections that may be necessary to ensure that the correct data is displayed on the photograph printed from the reversal or negative film produced by the fixed analogue RSC; and
(b) checks the vehicle detector system to ensure that it is correctly monitoring the movement of vehicles at the location in the relevant direction of travel; and
(c) tests the fixed analogue RSC to ensure the correct activation of the fixed analogue RSC by vehicles passing over the detectors; and
(d) ensures that when the fixed analogue RSC is installed and left unattended it is kept in a locked housing.
Div 3
Fixed digital road safety cameras
Division 3—Fixed digital road safety cameras
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Testing of fixed digital RSC
35 Testing of fixed digital RSC
For the purposes of sections 81, 83A(1) and 84(7) of the Act, the prescribed manner of testing a fixed digital RSC is that a testing officer who tests the speed calculation unit of the fixed digital RSC—
(a) is satisfied that the speed calculation unit is in a satisfactory operating condition and, in particular, that any maintenance carried out on the speed calculation unit has been carried out in a satisfactory manner; and
(b) is satisfied that the speed calculation unit is properly calibrated so that it indicates speed readings within a limit of error not greater than or less than 2 kilometres per hour or 2 per cent (whichever is greater) of the true speeds.
36
Sealing of fixed digital RSC
36 Sealing of fixed digital RSC
For the purposes of sections 81, 83A(1) and 84(7) of the Act, the prescribed manner of sealing a fixed digital RSC is that the speed calculation unit of the fixed digital RSC is sealed—
(a) by the testing officer who carried out the test under regulation 35; and
(b) with a seal that effectively prevents interference with the time measuring or speed computing components of the speed calculation unit without breaking the seal.
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Use of fixed digital RSC
37 Use of fixed digital RSC
For the purposes of sections 80, 80A, 81, 83A(1) and 84(7) of the Act, the prescribed manner of use of a fixed digital RSC is that—
(a) the speed calculation unit (if any) has been tested in accordance with regulation 35 within 12 months before the occasion of its use; and
(b) the vehicle detectors have been placed in position as specified by a manufacturer of fixed digital RSCs or by a person who distributes or maintains them; and
(c) the speed calculation unit (if any) has been sealed in accordance with regulation 36; and
(d) a person placing or removing the speed calculation unit or the fixed digital RSC or switching on or resetting the fixed digital RSC after it has been inoperable for any reason—
(i) checks the time, date and location code and makes any corrections that may be necessary to ensure that the correct data is recorded in the digital file; and
(ii) checks that the vehicle detectors are correctly responding to the movement of vehicles at the location; and
(iii) ensures that, when the speed calculation unit (if any) and the fixed digital RSC are installed and left unattended, they are kept in one or more locked housings.
Div 4
Mobile digital road safety cameras
Division 4—Mobile digital road safety cameras
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Testing of mobile digital RSC
38 Testing of mobile digital RSC
For the purposes of sections 81, 83A(1) and 84(7) of the Act, the prescribed manner of testing a mobile digital RSC is that a testing officer who tests the speed calculation unit of the mobile digital RSC—
(a) is satisfied that the speed calculation unit is in a satisfactory operating condition and, in particular, that any maintenance carried out on the speed calculation unit has been carried out in a satisfactory manner; and
(b) is satisfied that the speed calculation unit is properly calibrated so that it indicates speed readings within a limit of error not greater than or less than 3 kilometres per hour or 3 per cent (whichever is greater) of the true speeds.
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Sealing of mobile digital RSC
39 Sealing of mobile digital RSC
For the purposes of sections 81, 83A(1) and 84(7) of the Act, the prescribed manner of sealing a mobile digital RSC is that the speed calculation unit is sealed—
(a) by the testing officer who carried out the test under regulation 38; and
(b) with a seal that effectively prevents interference with the time measuring or speed computing components of the speed calculation unit without breaking the seal.
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Use of mobile digital RSC
40 Use of mobile digital RSC
For the purposes of sections 80, 80A, 81, 83A(1) and 84(7) of the Act, the prescribed manner of use of a mobile digital RSC is that—
(a) the mobile digital RSC is used in accordance with operating instructions approved by a testing officer; and
(b) the speed calculation unit has been tested in accordance with regulation 38 within 12 months before the occasion of its use; and
(c) the speed calculation unit has been sealed in accordance with regulation 39 at the time that it was last tested.
Pt 3 Div. 4A (Heading and regs 40A–40D) inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 11.
Div 4A
Relocatable digital RSCs
Division 4A—Relocatable digital RSCs
Regs 40AA, 40AAB inserted by S.R. No. 67/2023 reg. 12, revoked by S.R. No. 60/2024 reg. 14.
Reg. 40A inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 11.
40A
Use of relocatable digital RSC
40A Use of relocatable digital RSC
For the purposes of sections 80(1), 80A, 80B(2), 80C(2), 80D(2), 83A(1)(a) and 84(7) of the Act, the prescribed manner of use of a relocatable digital RSC is that—
(a) the relocatable digital RSC is used in accordance with operating instructions approved by a testing officer; and
(b) a person placing or removing the relocatable digital RSC—
Reg. 40A(b)(i) amended by S.R. No. 67/2023 reg. 13(a).
(i) checks that the vehicle detector has been placed in position as specified by a manufacturer of relocatable digital RSCs or by a person who distributes or maintains them; and
(ii) ensures that when the relocatable digital RSC is installed and left unattended, the data processing unit is kept in one or more locked housings; and
(c) a person placing or removing the relocatable digital RSC or switching on or resetting the relocatable digital RSC after it has been inoperable for any reason—
(i) checks the time, date and location code and makes any corrections that may be necessary to ensure that the correct data is recorded in the digital file; and
Reg. 40A(c)(ii) amended by S.R. No. 67/2023 reg. 13(b).
(ii) checks that the vehicle detector is correctly responding to the movement of vehicles at the location in the relevant direction of travel.
Reg. 40B inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 11.
40B
Destruction of image or message produced by relocatable digital RSC
40B Destruction of image or message produced by relocatable digital RSC
(1) Subject to regulation 40C(1), an image of, or message relating to, a natural person produced by a relocatable digital RSC that does not detect an offence specified in subregulation (4) must be destroyed within 24 hours of the image or message being produced by the relocatable digital RSC.
(2) Subject to regulation 40C(1), an image of, or message relating to, a natural person produced by a relocatable digital RSC must be destroyed within the time period specified in subregulation (3) if the image or message—
Reg. 40B(2)(a) amended by S.R. No. 67/2023 reg. 14(1).
(a) is initially assessed as having detected an offence specified in subregulation (4); and
(b) it is subsequently established that the image or message does not detect an offence specified in subregulation (4).
Reg. 40B(2A) inserted by S.R. No. 67/2023 reg. 14(2).
(2A) Subregulation (2) does not apply if an infringement notice has been issued or court proceedings have been commenced for an offence specified in subregulation (4) relating to the image or message.
(3) For the purposes of subregulation (2), the specified time period by which an image or message must be destroyed is (whichever is the earlier)—
(a) within 30 days of the date on which it is established in accordance with subregulation (2)(b) that the image or message does not detect an offence specified in subregulation (4); or
(b) within 12 months of the image or message being produced by the relocatable digital RSC.
(4) For the purposes of subregulations (1) and (2), the following offences are specified—
(a) a seatbelt offence referred to in rule 264(1) and 264A(1) of the Road Safety Road Rules 2017;
(b) a portable device offence referred to in rules 304J(1) and (3) of the Road Safety Road Rules 2017.
Reg. 40C inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 11.
40C
Storage of image or message produced by relocatable digital RSC
40C Storage of image or message produced by relocatable digital RSC
(1) An image or message referred to in regulation 40B(1) and (2) may be stored for a period not exceeding 6 months for the following purposes—
(a) to test or improve the operation of the relocatable digital RSC;
(b) to monitor the operations of a contractor under an administrative services agreement in accordance with Part 14A of the Fines Reform Act 2014.
administrative services agreement has the same meaning as in section 173A of the Fines Reform Act 2014;
contractor has the same meaning as in section 173A of the Fines Reform Act 2014.
Reg. 40D inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 11.
40D
Reference to image or message produced by relocatable digital RSC
40D Reference to image or message produced by relocatable digital RSC
For the purposes of this Division, a reference to an image of or message relating to a natural person produced by a relocatable digital RSC includes a reference to any video related to or data associated with that image or message.
Pt 3 Div. 4B (Heading and regs 40E, 40F) inserted by S.R. No. 28/2025 reg. 9.
Div 4B
No-truck zone cameras
Division 4B—No-truck zone cameras
Reg. 40E inserted by S.R. No. 28/2025 reg. 9.
40E
Prescribed no-truck zone camera
40E Prescribed no-truck zone camera
For the purposes of the definition of prescribed no-truck zone camera in section 3(1) of the Act, the camera system known as Sensor Dynamics TruckWatch is prescribed.
Reg. 40F inserted by S.R. No. 28/2025 reg. 9.
40F
Use of NTZ cameras
40F Use of NTZ cameras
For the purposes of sections 80E(2), 83B(1)(a) and 84(7A) of the Act, the prescribed manner of use of a NTZ camera is that—
(a) the vehicle detectors have been placed in position as specified by the manufacturer of NTZ cameras or by a person who distributes or maintains them; and
(b) a person placing or removing the NTZ camera or switching on or resetting the NTZ camera after it has been inoperable for any reason—
(i) checks the time, date and location code and makes any corrections that may be necessary to ensure the correct data is recorded in the digital file; and
(ii) checks that the vehicle detectors are correctly responding to the presence of heavy vehicles at the location; and
(iii) ensures that, when the NTZ camera is installed and left unattended, it is kept in one or more locked housings.
Div 5
Speed detectors
Division 5—Speed detectors
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Prescribed speed detectors
41 Prescribed speed detectors
For the purposes of the definition of prescribed speed detector in section 3(1) of the Act, the following speed detectors are prescribed—
(a) a digitector;
(b) the following laser devices—
(i) the Prolaser III;
(ii) the Pro-Lite;
(iii) the Pro-Lite+;
(iv) the ProLaser 4 (also known as the PROLASER 4);
(c) the following radar devices—
(i) the HR4;
(ii) the Falcon (also known as the FALCON);
(iii) the Stalker Dual DSR (also known as the STALKER DUAL DSR);
(iv) the Directional Golden Eagle II (also known as the DIRECTIONAL GOLDEN EAGLE II);
(v) the Falcon HR;
(vi) the Raptor RP-1;
(vii) the Directional Talon (also known as the DIRECTIONAL TALON);
(viii) the Stalker II SDR (also known as the STALKER II SDR);
(ix) the Eagle 3 (also known as the EAGLE 3).
42
Testing of speed detectors
42 Testing of speed detectors
For the purposes of section 79 of the Act, the prescribed manner of testing a speed detector is that the testing officer who tests the device—
(a) is satisfied that the device is in a satisfactory electrical condition; and
(b) is satisfied that the device is properly calibrated so that it indicates the speed readings within a limit of error not greater or less than 2 km per hour of the true speeds.
43
Sealing of speed detectors
43 Sealing of speed detectors
For the purposes of section 79 of the Act, the prescribed manner of sealing a speed detector is that the speed detector is sealed—
(a) by the testing officer who carried out the test under regulation 42; and
(b) with a seal or electronic seal, or combination of both, that effectively prevents interference with the time measuring or speed computing components of the device without breaking the seal.
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Use of digitectors
44 Use of digitectors
For the purposes of section 79 of the Act, the prescribed manner of use of a digitector is that—
(a) the 2 vehicle detectors which form part of the digitector are positioned across the road approximately parallel to each other at a distance of 25 metres apart within a limit of error that is not greater than 75 millimetres when used with the time measuring and speed computing components of the device for determining the speed at which a motor vehicle travels on a road; and
(b) the digitector has been tested in accordance with regulation 42 within a period of 2 years before the occasion of its use; and
(c) the digitector has been sealed in accordance with regulation 43 at the time that it was last tested.
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Use of laser devices
45 Use of laser devices
For the purposes of section 79 of the Act, the prescribed manner of use of a laser device is that—
(a) the operator ensures that all elements of the speed display are illuminated; and
(b) the operator activates the device with the device aimed in the direction of a motor vehicle within the operator's field of vision and observes the reading displayed on the digital speed display; and
(c) the device has been tested in accordance with regulation 42 within 12 months before the occasion of its use; and
(d) the device has been sealed in accordance with regulation 43 at the time that it was last tested.
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Use of radar devices
46 Use of radar devices
For the purposes of section 79 of the Act, the prescribed manner of use of a radar device is that—
(a) the operator ensures that—
(i) in the case of the Falcon HR, the Raptor RP-1 and the Eagle 3, all of the elements of the digital speed display are illuminated; and
(ii) in the case of all other radar devices, a reading of (888) is displayed on the digital target speed display; and
(b) the doppler audio signal of the radar device is set at a level clearly audible to the operator who may take a reading if the signal indicates normal operation; and
(c) in the case of the HR4, the Falcon, the Falcon HR, the Directional Talon and the Stalker II SDR, the operator activates the device with the device aimed in the direction of a motor vehicle within the operator's field of vision and observes the reading displayed on the digital target speed display; and
(d) in the case of the Stalker Dual DSR, the Directional Golden Eagle II, the Raptor RP‑1 and the Eagle 3, the operator activates the device with the antenna set in the direction of a motor vehicle within the operator's vision and observes the reading displayed on the digital target speed display; and
(e) the device has been tested in accordance with regulation 42 within 12 months before the occasion of its use; and
(f) the device has been sealed in accordance with regulation 43 at the time that it was last tested.
Div 6
Prescribed processes
Division 6—Prescribed processes
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Process for production of printed image
47 Process for production of printed image
Reg. 47(1) amended by S.R. Nos 8/2023 reg. 12, 28/2025 reg. 10(a).
(1) For the purposes of sections 80(1)(b), 80A, 80B(2)(b), 80C(2)(b), 80D(2)(b), 80E(2)(b), 81(1)(c) and (2), 83A(1), 83B(1) and 84(7) and (7A) of the Act, the prescribed process of producing an image or message is that—
(a) a printed image is produced from a digital file; and
(b) the data contained in the digital file has been verified by a computer—
(i) decrypting that digital file; and
(ii) recalculating the checksum produced for that file; and
(iii) confirming that the checksum produced by the recalculation is identical to the checksum contained in that file; and
Reg. 47(1)(c) amended by S.R. No. 28/2025 reg. 10(b).
(c) the printed image contains an image derived from the digital file (with or without decompressing the image) and a message containing data relating to an offence referred to in section 66A of the Act or regulation 31.
(2) An image or message is produced in accordance with subregulation (1) whether or not the printed image contains—
(a) a marker, derived from data in the digital file, on a motor vehicle that appears in the printed image; or
(b) a message stating the speed of the marked motor vehicle.
Div 7
Other matters
Division 7—Other matters
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Interference with road safety cameras
48 Interference with road safety cameras
A person must not, without reasonable excuse, interfere with a road safety camera or any seal affixed to a road safety camera or any housing in which a road safety camera is placed or installed.
49
Interference with speed detectors
49 Interference with speed detectors
A person must not, without reasonable excuse, interfere with a speed detector or any seal affixed to a speed detector or any housing in which a speed detector is placed or installed.
50
Record-keeping requirements
50 Record-keeping requirements
(1) A testing officer who tests a fixed digital RSC in accordance with regulation 35 must—
(a) record the results of the test, including a statement showing the speed readings of the speed calculation unit and the true speeds; and
(b) retain the results referred to in paragraph (a) for at least 7 years.
(2) A testing officer who seals a speed calculation unit in accordance with regulation 36 must—
(i) the identification number of the speed calculation unit;
(iii) the manner in which the speed calculation unit was sealed; and
(3) A testing officer who tests a mobile digital RSC in accordance with regulation 38 must—
(a) record the results of the test, including a statement showing the speed readings of the speed calculation unit and the true speeds; and
(b) retain the results referred to in paragraph (a) for at least 7 years.
(4) A testing officer who seals a speed calculation unit in accordance with regulation 39 must—
(i) the identification number of the speed calculation unit;
(iii) the manner in which the speed calculation unit was sealed; and
(5) A testing officer who tests a speed detector in accordance with regulation 42 must—
(a) record the results of the test; and
(b) record the date of the test and the ambient temperature at the time of the test; and
(c) retain the results referred to in paragraphs (a) and (b) for at least 7 years.
(6) A testing officer who seals a speed detector in accordance with regulation 43 must—
(i) the identification number of the detector;
(iii) the manner in which the detector was sealed; and
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Certificate as to testing and sealing road safety camera or speed detector
51 Certificate as to testing and sealing road safety camera or speed detector
(1) For the purposes of section 83 of the Act, the prescribed form is the form set out in Schedule 3.
(2) A testing officer is authorised to sign the form referred to in subregulation (1).
Reg. 51A inserted by S.R. No. 28/2025 reg. 11.
51A
Classes of heavy vehicle which may be driven in no-truck zone
51A Classes of heavy vehicle which may be driven in no-truck zone
(1) For the purposes of section 65BA(2)(b) of the Act, the following classes of heavy vehicle are prescribed—
(a) a 2 axle truck that is not transporting a shipping container;
(b) a tow truck;
(c) a concrete truck;
(d) a waste disposal truck;
(e) a motor home;
(f) an emergency vehicle;
(g) a police vehicle.
emergency vehicle has the same meaning as in the Road Rules;
motor home means a motor vehicle that is designed and constructed for the primary purpose of providing a temporary dwelling for persons using the motor vehicle for recreational travel;
police vehicle has the same meaning as in the Road Rules;
tow truck has the same meaning as in section 3 of the Accident Towing Services Act 2007.
Reg. 51B inserted by S.R. No. 28/2025 reg. 11.
51B
Circumstances where driving of heavy vehicle permitted in no-truck zone
51B Circumstances where driving of heavy vehicle permitted in no-truck zone
(1) For the purposes of section 65BA(2)(f) of the Act, the following circumstances are prescribed—
(a) a class 2 heavy vehicle authorisation (permit) has been issued by the Regulator authorising the use of the vehicle in the no-truck zone at that time and on that day;
(b) a mass or dimension exemption (permit) has been issued by the Regulator in relation to the vehicle, and—
(i) the exemption applies to an area or route that includes the no-truck zone; and
(ii) the vehicle is being driven in the no-truck zone under the authorisation of the permit;
(c) the driver is obeying a direction given to the driver by a police officer or an authorised person;
(d) the heavy vehicle is being driven to a place or from a place within a no-truck zone that is the garage address of the vehicle.
authorised person has the same meaning as in the Road Rules;
class 2 heavy vehicle authorisation (permit) has the same meaning as in section 5 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Victoria);
mass or dimension exemption (permit) has the same meaning as in section 5 of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (Victoria).
Div 8
Engine management system reading devices
Division 8—Engine management system reading devices
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Specified engine management system reading devices
52 Specified engine management system reading devices
For the purposes of sections 14(1A) and 79A of the Act, the following engine management system reading devices are specified—
(a) a Pro-Link GRAPHIQ that has been fitted with—
(i) an application cartridge applicable to the type of engine to be tested; or
(ii) a multi-protocol cartridge containing an application card applicable to the type of engine to be tested;
(b) a computer that is running a version or variant of one or more of the following types of software—
(i) Detroit Diesel Diagnostic Link;
(ii) Cummins Insite;
(iii) Cat Electronic Technician.
53
Use of engine management system reading device
53 Use of engine management system reading device
For the purposes of section 14(1A) of the Act, an engine management system reading device is used in accordance with these Regulations if—
(a) it is connected to the electronic control module of a vehicle; and
(b) the information contained in that electronic control module relevant to the vehicle's operation is transferred—
(i) in the case of an engine management system reading device specified in regulation 52(a), to a printer connected to the device; or
(ii) in the case of an engine management system reading device specified in regulation 52(b), into the device's memory.
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Obtaining information from an engine management system reading device
54 Obtaining information from an engine management system reading device
For the purposes of section 79A of the Act—
(a) an engine management system reading device is operated in the specified manner if the engine management system reading device is connected to the electronic control module of a vehicle; and
(b) information held in a vehicle's engine management system is derived in accordance with these Regulations if the information contained in the electronic control module relevant to the vehicle's operation is transferred—
(i) in the case of an engine management system reading device specified in regulation 52(a), to a printer connected to the device; or
(ii) in the case of an engine management system reading device specified in regulation 52(b), into the device's memory.
Part 4
Vehicle impoundment, immobilisation and forfeiture
Part 4—Vehicle impoundment, immobilisation and forfeiture
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Content of notice of impoundment or immobilisation
55 Content of notice of impoundment or immobilisation
For the purposes of section 84L(h) of the Act, the prescribed particulars are the following—
(a) the driver's address, gender and date of birth;
(b) the number, type and expiry date of the driver's driver licence or learner permit;
(c) if the driver is not the registered operator of the motor vehicle—
(i) the name, address and other details of the registered operator; or
(ii) if the motor vehicle is not registered and the Chief Commissioner of Police is able to establish the identity of the owner of the motor vehicle, the name, address and other details of the owner;
(d) if the motor vehicle is moved to a holding yard by use of a tow truck, the name and business address of the operator of the tow truck;
(e) the details of the police officer who seized the motor vehicle or required it to be surrendered;
(f) advice that it is an offence to move an impounded or immobilised motor vehicle without authorisation;
(g) if the notice is given to the registered operator of the motor vehicle who is not the owner or sole owner of the motor vehicle, advice that the registered operator must take reasonable steps to serve a copy of the notice on any owner as soon as reasonably practicable;
(h) if the notice is given to an owner of the motor vehicle who is not the sole owner of the motor vehicle, advice that the owner must take reasonable steps to serve a copy of the notice on any other owner as soon as reasonably practicable.
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Evidence of identity and entitlement to recover vehicle
56 Evidence of identity and entitlement to recover vehicle
(1) For the purposes of section 84Q(1)(c) of the Act, satisfactory evidence of the identity and entitlement to recover a motor vehicle of a person who is the registered operator of the motor vehicle is—
Reg. 56(1)(a) amended by S.R. No. 15/2025 reg. 23(a).
(a) the production or display (as the case requires) of the person's current driver licence document or learner permit document bearing a photograph of the person; or
(b) other evidence that in the reasonable opinion of a police officer satisfactorily establishes the person's identity and entitlement to recover the vehicle.
(2) For the purposes of section 84Q(1)(c) of the Act, satisfactory evidence of the identity and entitlement to recover a motor vehicle of a person who is not the registered operator of the motor vehicle is—
(a) evidence of the person's identity in the form of—
Reg. 56(2)(a)(i) amended by S.R. No. 15/2025 reg. 23(b).
(i) the person's current driver licence document or learner permit document bearing a photograph of the person; or
(ii) other evidence that in the reasonable opinion of a police officer satisfactorily establishes the person's identity; and
(b) evidence of entitlement to recover the motor vehicle in the form of—
(i) a written statement signed by the registered operator of the motor vehicle authorising the release of the motor vehicle to the person; or
(ii) other evidence that in the reasonable opinion of a police officer satisfactorily establishes the person's entitlement to recover the motor vehicle.
57
Form of search and seizure warrant
57 Form of search and seizure warrant
For the purposes of section 84ZH(4) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form in Schedule 4.
58
Form of report on execution of warrant
58 Form of report on execution of warrant
For the purposes of section 84ZO(2)(a) of the Act, the prescribed form is the form in Schedule 5.
Part 5
Evidence relating to mass of vehicles
Part 5—Evidence relating to mass of vehicles
59
Prescribed portable weighing devices
59 Prescribed portable weighing devices
For the purposes of section 82(1) of the Act, the prescribed device is a portable mechanical or electrical device capable of determining the mass carried on any axle or axles of a motor vehicle or trailer.
60
Testing of portable weighing devices
60 Testing of portable weighing devices
(1) For the purposes of section 82(1) of the Act, a portable weighing device is tested in the prescribed manner if—
(a) the load applied for the purposes of testing a portable weighing device is one tonne or more for a single device and 2 tonnes or more for a pair of devices; and
(b) a person authorised by the Secretary under subregulation (5) is satisfied that the device operates within the limits of error in regulation 61; and
(c) in the case of portable weighing devices tested in pairs—
(i) each device is used only with the other device with which it was tested; and
(ii) the prescribed limit of error is calculated on the sum of the readings of the 2 devices; and
(iii) the devices are either passed or failed together.
(2) A portable weighing device must be tested by a person authorised by the Secretary under subregulation (5)—
(a) before it is first used; and
(b) at least once every 12 months after it is first used.
(3) The person who carried out the test under subregulation (1) must ensure that full and accurate records of all portable weighing devices tested are kept for at least 7 years, including—
(a) the identification number of each device; and
(b) the date on which the test was carried out; and
(c) the results of the test.
(4) The records of the test must be signed by the person who carried out the test.
(5) For the purposes of this regulation, the Secretary may authorise in writing a suitably qualified person to test a portable weighing device.
61
Prescribed limits of error for portable weighing devices
61 Prescribed limits of error for portable weighing devices
For the purposes of section 82(1) of the Act, the prescribed limit of error for a portable weighing device is not more than 2 per cent greater than or less than the weight at which calibration is effected.
62
Sealing of portable weighing devices
62 Sealing of portable weighing devices
(1) For the purposes of section 82(1) of the Act, a portable weighing device is sealed in the prescribed manner if—
(a) the device has been tested in accordance with regulations 60 and 61 and the device has satisfied the test requirements; and
(b) the device is sealed by the person who carried out the test; and
(c) the device is sealed with a seal which effectively prevents interference with the mechanism or circuitry of the device without breaking the seal.
(2) The person who carried out the test under regulation 60(1) must ensure that full and accurate records of all portable weighing devices sealed are kept for at least 7 years, including—
(a) the identification number of each device sealed; and
(b) the date on which the device was sealed; and
(c) the manner in which the device was sealed.
(3) The records in subregulation (2) must be signed by the person who sealed the device.
(4) If, at any time after a portable weighing device is sealed, a repair, alteration or adjustment (other than setting the reading to zero) is made to its mechanism or circuitry, the device must be tested again in accordance with regulation 60 and sealed again in accordance with this regulation.
63
Use of portable weighing devices
63 Use of portable weighing devices
For the purposes of section 82(1) of the Act, a portable weighing device is used in the prescribed manner if—
(a) to ascertain the mass carried on a single axle—
(i) the device is placed under each of any 2 tyres on the axle so that the whole mass borne by the axle is borne by or on the device; and
(ii) the reading on the device used to ascertain the mass is taken while the axle load is borne by or on the device; and
(iii) in the case of more than one device being used to ascertain the mass, the mass carried on the axle is calculated as the sum of the readings of each of the devices; and
(b) to ascertain the mass carried on a group of axles, the mass carried on the axles is calculated as the sum of the mass carried on all the axles comprising the group.
64
Certificate as to testing and sealing portable weighing devices
64 Certificate as to testing and sealing portable weighing devices
(1) For the purposes of section 83 of the Act, the prescribed form is the form in Schedule 3.
(2) A person authorised by the Secretary under regulation 60(5) who tests and seals portable weighing devices is authorised to sign a certificate for the purposes of section 83 of the Act.
65
Interference with portable weighing devices
65 Interference with portable weighing devices
A person must not, without reasonable excuse, interfere with the mechanism or circuitry of a portable weighing device or the seal affixed to such a device.
Part 6
Parking infringements
Part 6—Parking infringements
66
Infringement penalties for parking infringements
66 Infringement penalties for parking infringements
For the purposes of section 87(3) of the Act, the infringement penalty for a parking infringement specified in an item in column 3 of Schedule 6 is the amount prescribed in column 4 of that Schedule for that parking infringement.
The infringement penalty for a parking infringement may be varied by a municipal council or relevant public authority under section 87(4) of the Act.
67
Service of parking infringement notices
67 Service of parking infringement notices
For the purposes of section 87 of the Act, a parking infringement notice may be served in accordance with section 12 of the Infringements Act 2006.
68
Summaries of parking infringements in Schedule 6
68 Summaries of parking infringements in Schedule 6
A summary of a parking infringement in Schedule 6 is not to be taken to affect the nature or elements of the infringement to which the summary refers or the operation of these Regulations.
Part 7
Traffic infringements
Part 7—Traffic infringements
Reg. 69 amended by S.R. No. 104/2019 reg. 6.
69
Prescribed traffic infringements
69 Prescribed traffic infringements
For the purposes of paragraph (a) of the definition of traffic infringement in section 3(1) of the Act, an offence set out in column 3 of Schedule 7 is a prescribed offence for the purposes of Part 7 of the Act.
Reg. 69A inserted by S.R. No. 155/2025 reg. 4.
69A
Prescribed electric scooter offences
69A Prescribed electric scooter offences
For the purposes of the definition of electric scooter offence in section 3(1) of the Act, the following offences are prescribed—
(a) an offence against any of the following provisions of the Road Safety Road Rules 2017 constituted by the riding of an electric scooter—
(i) rule 247(1);
(ii) rule 247A(1);
(iii) rule 247B(1) or (2);
(iv) rule 248(1) or (2);
(v) rule 249;
(vi) rule 253;
(vii) rule 254(1) or (2);
(viii) rule 255;
(ix) rule 256(1);
(x) rule 258;
(xi) rule 259;
(xii) rule 260(1);
(xiii) rule 261(1);
(xiv) rule 262(1);
(b) an offence against any of the following provisions of the Road Safety Road Rules 2017—
(i) rule 250(2A);
(ii) rule 251(2);
(iii) rule 252(1A);
(iv) rule 262C;
(v) rule 262D(1);
(vi) rule 262E;
(vii) rule 262F;
(viii) rule 262G;
(ix) rule 262H;
(x) rule 262HA;
(xi) rule 262I.
70
Infringement penalties for traffic infringements
70 Infringement penalties for traffic infringements
For the purposes of section 88(5) of the Act, the infringement penalty for a traffic infringement specified in an item in column 3 of Schedule 7 is the amount prescribed in column 4 of that Schedule for that traffic infringement.
71
Prescribed details of traffic infringement notice
71 Prescribed details of traffic infringement notice
(1) For the purposes of section 88(2)(c) of the Act, the additional prescribed details are—
(a) in the case of a traffic infringement notice issued in respect of an offence prescribed in regulation 31—
(i) the words "The Operator"; and
(ii) a statement that it is a traffic infringement notice issued in relation to an offence detected by a road safety camera; and
(b) if the alleged traffic infringement arises out of driving or being in charge of a motor vehicle or trailer, the registration number or other identification of the motor vehicle or trailer; and
(c) if the traffic infringement notice relates to an alleged drink-driving infringement or an alleged excessive speed infringement—
(i) a statement that it is issued in respect of a drink‑driving infringement or excessive speed infringement
(as the case requires); and
(ii) a statement that unless a notice of objection is received at the address specified in the notice within 28 days after the date of the notice, the notice will take effect as a conviction and will result in cancellation or suspension of the driver licence or learner permit of the person on whom it is served; and
(d) if the traffic infringement notice relates to an alleged drug-driving infringement—
(i) a statement that it is issued in respect of a drug-driving infringement; and
(ii) a statement that unless a notice of objection is received at the address specified in the notice within 28 days after the date of the notice, the notice will take effect as a conviction and will result in suspension of the driver licence or driver permit of the person on whom it is served; and
(e) if the notice is issued in respect of an alleged offence prescribed in regulation 31, a statement that a copy of the image or message produced by a road safety camera of the alleged traffic infringement may be inspected or purchased and the manner in which the inspection or purchase may be arranged; and
(f) if the notice is issued in respect of an alleged drink‑driving infringement, drug-driving infringement or excessive speed infringement under section 89A of the Act, the address of the person to whom a notice of objection is to be sent.
These details are in addition to the prescribed details that are required to be included in an infringement notice under regulation 14 of the Infringements Regulations 2016[3].
(2) A traffic infringement notice issued in respect of a drink-driving infringement, drug-driving infringement or excessive speed infringement under section 89A of the Act may be accompanied by—
(a) a notice setting out in summary form—
(i) the consequences of paying or failing to pay the infringement penalty; and
(ii) the consequences of giving or failing to give a notice of objection; and
(b) a form of notice of objection.
72
Summaries of traffic infringements in Schedule 7
72 Summaries of traffic infringements in Schedule 7
A summary of a traffic infringement set out in Schedule 7 is not to be taken to affect the nature or elements of the offence to which the summary refers or the operation of these Regulations.
73
Withdrawal of traffic infringement notice
73 Withdrawal of traffic infringement notice
For the purposes of sections 88(3) and 89A(7)(c) of the Act, a withdrawal notice—
(a) must be served in accordance with section 93 of the Act; and
(b) must contain the following particulars—
(i) the name and address of the person on whom the traffic infringement notice was served;
(ii) the number and date of issue of the traffic infringement notice;
(iii) a statement that the traffic infringement notice has been withdrawn;
(iv) if it is intended that proceedings in the Magistrates' Court be instituted against the person in respect of the alleged traffic infringement, a statement to that effect;
(v) if a payment has been made in respect of the infringement penalty, a statement that the amount paid will be refunded.
74
Proof of prior convictions or findings of guilt
74 Proof of prior convictions or findings of guilt
(1) For the purposes of section 90(1) of the Act, a document setting out particulars of alleged prior convictions or findings of guilt must contain the following particulars—
(a) the name and address of the person to whom it applies;
(b) in respect of each alleged prior conviction or finding of guilt—
(i) the court that convicted the person or found the person guilty; and
(ii) the date of the alleged conviction or finding of guilt; and
(iii) a short description of the alleged offence.
(2) For the purposes of section 90(2)(a) of the Act, the prescribed particulars are a statement that the document will be admissible as evidence that the person has been previously convicted or found guilty as alleged if—
(a) the person does not appear in answer to the summons served with the notice; and
(b) the person is convicted or found guilty of the infringement alleged in the summons.
Part 8
Operator onus
Part 8—Operator onus
75
Prescribed period for making statements
75 Prescribed period for making statements
(1) Subject to subregulation (2), for the purposes of sections 84BE(1)(a) and 84BF(1)(a) of the Act, the prescribed period is—
(a) in the case of an infringement notice issued in respect of an excessive speed infringement, the period beginning on the date of the notice and ending immediately before the earlier of—
(i) a conviction taking effect under section 89A(2) of the Act; and
(ii) a notice of objection being given under section 89A(4) of the Act; and
Under section 89A(2) of the Act, a traffic infringement notice that is issued in respect of an excessive speed infringement takes effect as a conviction for the offence specified in the notice 28 days after the date of the notice.
(b) in the case of an infringement notice issued in respect of any other operator onus offence—
(i) if the infringement notice was issued to a person other than a child within the meaning of the Fines Reform Act 2014 and the fine is an infringement fine within the meaning of that Act that may be registered under section 16 of that Act, the period beginning on the date of the notice and ending immediately before the infringement fine is registered under section 16 of that Act; or
(ii) if the infringement notice for that offence was issued to a child, the period beginning on the date of the notice and ending immediately before the infringement penalty in respect of that offence is registered under clause 4 of Schedule 3 to the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005; or
(iii) if subparagraphs (i) and (ii) do not apply, the period beginning on the date of the notice and ending immediately before the expiry of the period for bringing a proceeding in relation to the offence to which the infringement notice relates.
The period prescribed under paragraph (b) for making a statement under Part 6AA of the Act is the same period set out in section 22(2) of the Infringements Act 2006 for a person to apply to a relevant enforcement agency for internal review of a decision to serve an infringement notice under section 22 of the Infringements Act 2006.
(2) If an extension of time to deal with, or object to, an infringement notice has been granted under section 67 or 89B of the Act, the prescribed period for the purposes of sections 84BE(1)(a) and 84BF(1)(a) of the Act is the extension of time granted under section 67 or 89B of the Act.
76
Prescribed period for accepting or rejecting statements
76 Prescribed period for accepting or rejecting statements
For the purposes of section 84BE(6) of the Act, the prescribed period is 90 days beginning on the date that the enforcement official received the relevant statement.
Part 9
Application of the Act to public authorities
Part 9—Application of the Act to public authorities
77
Power to prosecute
77 Power to prosecute
For the purposes of section 77(2)(e) of the Act, the following public authorities and persons are prescribed—
(a) the Melbourne Market Authority established under section 4(1) of the Melbourne Market Authority Act 1977;
(b) an Authority within the meaning of section 3(1) of the Water Act 1989;
(c) the port of Melbourne operator declared under section 4A of the Port Management Act1995;
Reg. 77(d) substituted by S.R. No. 36/2025 reg. 6.
(d) Alpine Resorts Victoria established under section 14 of the Alpine Resorts (Management) Act 1997;
Reg. 77(e) substituted by S.R. No. 36/2025 reg. 6.
(e) the Secretary to the Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action;
(f) the Minister administering Part 7B of the Financial Management Act 1994;
(g) Parks Victoria established under section 5 of the Parks Victoria Act 2018.
78
Prosecution for parking offences
78 Prosecution for parking offences
For the purposes of section 77(4) of the Act, the following public authorities and persons are prescribed—
(c) an authorised officer within the meaning of section 2A of the Land Act 1958;
Reg. 78(d) substituted by S.R. No. 36/2025 reg. 7(a).
(d) Safe Transport Victoria;
(e) a transport safety officer appointed under section 116 of the Transport (Safety Schemes Compliance and Enforcement) Act 2014;
Reg. 78(f) substituted by S.R. No. 36/2025 reg. 7(b).
(f) Alpine Resorts Victoria established under section 14 of the Alpine Resorts (Management) Act 1997;
(g) the board of a denominational hospital within the meaning of section 3(1) of the Health Services Act 1988;
(h) the board of a public hospital within the meaning of section 3(1) of the Health Services Act 1988;
(i) the council of a university established by or under any Act;
(j) a TAFE institute within the meaning of section 1.1.3(1) of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006;
(k) a committee of management appointed under section 14 of the Crown Land (Reserves) Act 1978.
79
Appropriation of fines
79 Appropriation of fines
(1) For the purposes of section 77(5) of the Act, an offence is a prescribed offence if it is—
(a) committed on land or premises which are vested in or under the control or management of the public authority or person referred to in subregulation (2)(a) and is—
(i) an offence under the Road Safety Road Rules 2017; or
Reg. 79(1)(a)(ii) amended by S.R. No. 105/2020 reg. 86, substituted by S.R. No. 121/2021 reg. 8.
(ii) an offence under Division 3, 4, 5 or 7 of Part 2, Part 4, Part 5 or Part 8 of the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021; or
Reg. 79(1)(a)(iii) amended by S.R. No. 104/2019 reg. 4.
(iii) an offence under Part 2 of the Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 2019[4]; or
(b) an offence against section 90E of the Act, or under a regulation made under the Act, for which the charge was filed by a municipal council or any member of staff of a municipal council who is authorised in writing to do so either generally or in a particular case by the municipal council.
(2) For the purposes of section 77(5) of the Act—
(a) a public authority or person specified in Column 1 of an item in Schedule 8 is prescribed; and
(b) a fund described in Column 2 of an item in Schedule 8 is prescribed in respect of the public authority or person set out in the corresponding item.
80
Extension of the Act by the Minister
80 Extension of the Act by the Minister
For the purposes of section 98(1) of the Act, the following public authorities or other persons are prescribed—
For the purposes of section 97 of the Act, the following fees received by the Secretary must be paid by the Secretary into the Roads Fund established under section 39B of the Transport Integration Act 2010—
(a) fees payable under regulation 23(4) of the Road Management (General) Regulations 2016[5] (consent application fees for hoardings and advertisements);
(b) fees payable under regulation 27 of the Road Management (General) Regulations 2016 (property enquiry fees);
(c) fees payable under regulation 22 of the
Road Management (Works and Infrastructure) Regulations 2015[6] (consent application fees for proposed works).
Pt 11 (Heading and reg. 82) inserted by S.R. No. 172/2019 reg. 7.
Part 11
General
Part 11—General
Reg. 82 inserted by S.R. No. 172/2019 reg. 7.
82 Provisions under or for the purposes of which officers or employees of the Corporation may be appointed as authorised officers
For the purposes of section 105F(2) of the Act, the following provisions of the Act are prescribed—
I am a licensed surveyor within the meaning of the Surveying Act 2004 and I am approved by—
*the Surveyor-General
*the Secretary
for the purposes of section 78A of the RoadSafety Act 1986.
I certify that the shortest distance, expressed in metres, that would be travelled by a motor vehicle on the [identify road] between:
(a) [describe first point on road] and
(b) [describe second point on road]
is [insert number of metres] metres.
Signature of person issuing certificate:
Name: [print name]
*Delete if inapplicable.
Sch 3
Certificate under section 83
Schedule 3—Certificate under section 83
Regulations 51, 64
The *road safety camera/*speed detector/*portable weighing device/ (No. ) was tested in accordance with the Road Safety (General) Regulations 2019
on [date].
The test confirmed that the *road safety camera/*speed detector/*portable weighing device was operating correctly in accordance with the requirements of those Regulations.
The *road safety camera/*speed detector/*portable weighing device has been properly sealed in accordance with those Regulations.
Signature of person issuing certificate:
Name: [print name]
*Strike out whichever is not applicable.
Sch 4
Search and seizure warrant
Schedule 4—Search and seizure warrant
Regulation 57
| Court Ref. | |
This warrant is issued for the purpose of searching for and seizing the motor vehicle described.
Description of motor vehicle authorised for seizure:
• Registration number (if known):
• Vehicle identifier (if known):
• Engine identification number (if known):
• Make, model and colour of motor vehicle:
Premises which may be searched for motor vehicle:
Number and name of street and suburb or other description of premises:
Grounds for issue of warrant:
Reasonable grounds for believing that the motor vehicle described above—
🞏 is
🞏 may be within the next 72 hours—
in or on the premises described.
This warrant is issued to the following police officer(s)—
• Name:
• Rank number:
• Agency and address:
This warrant authorises the police officer(s) named, with the aid of any assistants considered reasonably necessary to achieve the purpose for which the warrant was issued, to—
🞏 enter the premises described;
🞏 use reasonable force to break into or open any structure on the premises described above that may store the motor vehicle described;
🞏 search for and seize the motor vehicle described.
This warrant also authorises the police officer(s) named, or a person assisting that police officer or those police officers, to seize and impound or immobilise the motor vehicle described in this warrant.
Nothing in this warrant authorises the seizure of property not described in this warrant or the arrest of a person.
This warrant ceases to have effect if it is recalled and cancelled by the magistrate who issued it. If it is not recalled and cancelled, this warrant ceases to have effect at the end of one month after its issue or when it is executed, whichever occurs first.
The person who executes this warrant must announce that the person is authorised by the warrant to enter the premises and must give any person at the premises an opportunity to allow entry to the premises before force is used to enter.
If the occupier is present at the premises where this warrant is being executed, the person executing the warrant must identify themselves to the occupier and give the occupier a copy of the warrant. If the occupier is not present at the premises where this warrant is being executed, the person executing the warrant must identify themselves to any other person at the premises and give that person a copy of the warrant.
This warrant is issued under section 84ZH of the Road Safety Act 1986.
Issued at *a.m./*p.m. on / / at
by Magistrate.
*Delete if inapplicable.
Sch 5
Report on execution of search and seizure warrant
Schedule 5—Report on execution of search and seizure warrant
Regulation 58
To the registrar of the Magistrates' Court
I, [insert name and address]
being the person to whom this search and seizure warrant was issued, report the following outcome in relation to the warrant—
🞏 The warrant was executed by
[insert name and address]
at *a.m./*p.m. on / / .
The following motor vehicle was seized—
• Registration number (if known):
• Vehicle identifier (if known):
• Engine identification number (if known):
• Make, model and colour of motor vehicle:
| A copy of the warrant | * was given to the occupier |
| | * was given to a person at the premises other than the occupier |
| | * was not given to the occupier or any other person at the premises because—<br> [set out reasons why copy of warrant not given] |
*Delete whichever is inapplicable.
🞏 This warrant was not executed because—
[set out reasons why warrant not executed]
Signature:
Sch. 6 amended by S.R. Nos 123/2020 reg. 9, 19/2022 reg. 21(1)(2).
Sch 6
Parking infringements
Schedule 6—Parking infringements
Regulation 66
In this Schedule—
RR means the Road Safety Road Rules 2017;
RSA means the Road Safety Act 1986.
Column 1<br>Item No.
Column 2<br>Code
Column 3<br>Parking infringement provision
Column 4<br>Infringement penalty
Column 5<br>Summary of parking infringement
1
0701
RR 205(1)
0·2 penalty unit
Parking for longer than indicated
2
0702
RR 207(2)
0·2 penalty unit
Parked—fail to pay fee and obey instructions on sign, meter, ticket or ticket-vending machine
3
0704
RR 201
0·2 penalty unit
Stopped on a bicycle parking area
4
0705
RR 202
0·2 penalty unit
Stopped on a motor bike parking area
5
0706
RR 209(2)
0·2 penalty unit
Parked contrary to requirement of parking area
6
0707
RR 210(1)
0·2 penalty unit
Parked—fail to comply with angle parking requirement
7
0708
RR 210(1)
0·2 penalty unit
Parked—fail to comply with 90° angle parking requirement
8
0711
RR 211(2)
0·2 penalty unit
Parked not completely within a parking bay
9
0712
RR 211(3)
0·2 penalty unit
Parked—long vehicle exceeding minimum number of bays
10
0713
RR 211(3)
0·2 penalty unit
Parked—wide vehicle exceeding minimum number of bays
11
0621
RR 168(1)
0·2 penalty unit
Stopped contrary to a no parking sign
12
0715
RR 173(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped on a marked foot crossing
13
0716
RR 173(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped within 10 metres of a marked foot crossing
14
0717
RR 173(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped within 3 metres after marked foot crossing
15
0718
RR 174(2)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped within 10 metres before bicycle crossing lights
16
0719
RR 174(2)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped within 3 metres after bicycle crossing lights
17
0720
RR 179(1)
1 penalty unit
Stopped in a loading zone
18
0721
RR 179(2)(a)
1 penalty unit
Stopped in a loading zone longer than 30 minutes
19
0722
RR 179(2)(b)
1 penalty unit
Stopped in a loading zone longer than indicated time
20
0723
RR 180(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped in a truck zone
21
0724
RR 186(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped in a mail zone
22
0725
RR 181(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped in a works zone
23
0726
RR 182(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped in a taxi zone
24
0727
RR 183(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped in a bus zone
25
0728
RR 185(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped in a permit zone
26
0729
RR 189(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped—double park
27
0730
RR 194(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped within 1 metre of fire hydrant
28
0731
RR 194(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped within 1 metre of fire hydrant indicator
29
0732
RR 194(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped within 1 metre of fire plug indicator
30
0733
RR 195(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped on a bus stop
31
0734
RR 195(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped within 20 metres before a sign indicating a bus stop
32
0735
RR 195(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped within 10 metres after a sign indicating a bus stop
33
0736
RR 197(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped on a bicycle path
34
0737
RR 197(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped on a footpath
35
0738
RR 197(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped on a shared path
36
0739
RR 197(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped on a dividing strip
37
0740
RR 197(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped on a nature strip
38
0623
RR 197(1A)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped on a painted island
38A
2575
RR 197(1B)
0⋅6 penalty unit
Stopped on a traffic island
39
0741
RR 199(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped within 3 metres of a public post box
40
0742
RR 170(2)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped within 20 metres of intersection with traffic lights
41
0626
RR 198(2)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped on or across a driveway or other way of access
42
0745
RR 208(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Parked not facing direction of travel
43
0746
RR 208(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Parked not parallel to far left side of two-way road
44
0747
RR 208(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Parked not as near as practicable to far left side of two-way road
45
0748
RR 208(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Parked not parallel to far left side of one-way road
46
0749
RR 208(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Parked not parallel to far right side of one-way road
47
0750
RR 208(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Parked not as near as practicable to far left side of one-way road
48
0751
RR 208(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Parked not as near as practicable to far right side of one-way road
49
0752
RR 208(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Parked less than 1 metre from other vehicle
50
0625
RR 208(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Parked less than 3 metres from continuous dividing line or dividing strip
51
0754
RR 208(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Parked—fail to leave 3 metres of road for other vehicle to pass
52
0755
RR 208(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Parked unreasonably obstructing the path of vehicles
53
0756
RR 208(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Parked unreasonably obstructing the path of pedestrians
54
0622
RR 208A(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Parked in a road related area (except in a median strip parking area) where vehicle not facing direction of adjacent traffic
55
0758
RR 169
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped next to a yellow edge line
56
0759
RR 175(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped on a level crossing
57
0760
RR 175(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped within 20 metres before level crossing
58
0761
RR 175(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped within 20 metres after level crossing
59
0762
RR 177(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped on a freeway
60
0763
RR 178
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped in an emergency stopping lane
61
0764
RR 187(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped in a bus lane
62
0765
RR 187(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped in a transit lane
63
0766
RR 187(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped in a truck lane
64
0767
RR 187(2)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped in a tram lane
65
0768
RR 187(2)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped on a tram track
66
0769
RR 188
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped in a shared zone
67
0770
RR 190(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped in a safety zone
68
0771
RR 190(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped within 10 metres before a safety zone
69
0772
RR 190(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped within 10 metres after a safety zone
70
0773
RR 191
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped near an obstruction
71
0774
RR 192(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped on a bridge, causeway, ramp or similar structure with width less than approach road
72
0775
RR 192(2)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped in a tunnel with width less than approach road
73
0776
RR 192(2)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped in an underpass with width less than approach road
74
0777
RR 193(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped on a crest not in a built-up area
75
0778
RR 193(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped near a crest not in a built-up area
76
0779
RR 193(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped on a curve not in a built-up area
77
0780
RR 193(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped near a curve not in a built-up area
78
0781
RR 198(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped—obstruct access to a footpath
79
0782
RR 198(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped—obstruct access to a bicycle path
80
0783
RR 198(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped—obstruct access to a passageway
81
0784
RR 198(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped—obstruct access from a footpath
82
0785
RR 198(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped—obstruct access from a bicycle path
83
0786
RR 198(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped—obstruct access from a passageway
84
0787
RR 200(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped heavy vehicle not on shoulder of road
85
0788
RR 200(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped long vehicle not on shoulder of road
86
0789
RR 200(2)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped heavy vehicle in built-up area longer than 1 hour
87
0790
RR 200(2)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped long vehicle in built-up area longer than 1 hour
88
0791
RR 220(1)(a)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped—clearance and side marker lights not operating effectively and visible
89
0792
RR 220(1)(b)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped—parking lights not operating effectively and visible
90
0793
RR 167
1 penalty unit
Stopping contrary to a no stopping sign
91
0794
RR 171(1)
1 penalty unit
Stopping on a children's crossing
92
0795
RR 171(1)
1 penalty unit
Stopping within 20 metres before a children's crossing
93
0796
RR 171(1)
1 penalty unit
Stopping within 10 metres after a children's crossing
94
0797
RR 172(1)
1 penalty unit
Stopped on a pedestrian crossing
95
0798
RR 172(1)
1 penalty unit
Stopped within 20 metres before pedestrian crossing
96
0799
RR 172(1)
1 penalty unit
Stopped within 10 metres after pedestrian crossing
97
0800
RR 176(1)
1 penalty unit
Stopped on a clearway
98
0624
RR 196(1)
1 penalty unit
Stopped within 20 metres before a sign displaying the words "tram stop" or "tram stop request"
99
0803
RR 203(1)
1 penalty unit
Stopped in a parking area for people with disabilities either—<br> (a) without a current parking permit for people with disabilities clearly displayed in the vehicle; or<br> (b) not in accordance with the permit conditions
100
0620
RR 203A
1 penalty unit
Stopped in a slip lane
101
0804
RR 170(3)
1 penalty unit
Stopped within 10 metres of intersection
102
0805
RR 170(1)
1 penalty unit
Stopped in an intersection
103
0806
Melbourne Parks and Gardens (Joint Trustee Reserves) Regulations 1994[7]
0·6 penalty unit
Parked or stopped on a reserve without consent
104
0807
RR 203(4)
1 penalty unit
Disobey direction to move vehicle from parking area for people with disabilities
105
0627
RR 190(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped on a road within 10 metres before or after a safety zone
106
0948
RR 187(3)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped in a bus only lane
107
0949
RR 203B(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped in a parking area for electric-powered vehicles
108
0950
RR 203C(1)
0·6 penalty unit
Stopped in a parking area for the charging of electric-powered vehicles
109
0618
RSA 90E
1 penalty unit
Parked or standing in a council controlled area contrary to a parking sign
Note to Sch. 6 revoked by S.R. No. 19/2022 reg. 21(3).
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1 Road Safety (General) Regulations 2019
Version No. 022
Road Safety (General) Regulations 2019
S.R. No. 88/2019
Version incorporating amendments as at
1 January 2026
TABLE OF PROVISIONS
Regulation Page
Part 1—Preliminary 1
1 Objectives 1
2 Authorising provision 2
3 Commencement 2
4 Revocations 2
5 Definitions 2
6 Certificates under section 78A 6
7 Certificates under section 83A 6
7A Certificates under section 83B 6
8 Certificates under section 84 7
Part 1A—Notices 8
9 Notice of suspension 8
9A Notice of disqualification 10
9B Notice of intention to raise a seatbelt exemption 12
9C Notice of intention to raise a matter relating to an exception to a camera detected no-truck zone offence 13
Part 2—Evidence relating to alcohol and drug offences 14
10 Preliminary breath testing devices 14
11 Procedure for breath analysis 14
12 Certificate under section 55(4) 14
13 Procedures for taking blood samples 15
14 Procedures after taking blood samples 15
15 Oral fluid testing devices 16
16 Procedure for carrying out preliminary oral fluid test 17
17 Procedure for taking oral fluid samples under section 55E 17
18 Procedure after taking oral fluid samples 18
19 Certificate under section 57(3) 18
20 Certificate under section 57(4) 19
21 Certificate under section 57(4A) 19
22 Certificate under section 57(4B) 20
23 Certificate under section 57B(3) 20
24 Certificate under section 57B(4) 21
25 Particulars of report of assessment of drug impairment 21
26 Procedures for collecting urine samples 23
27 Procedures after collecting urine samples 23
28 Certificate under section 57A(3) 24
29 Certificate under section 57A(4) 25
30 Certificate under section 57A(5) 25
Part 3—Evidence relating to speeding and other offences 27
Division 1—Road safety cameras and prescribed processes 27
Testing, sealing and certification are recurring mechanical themes. The Regulations define the qualifications for testing officers (reg 5) and require seals that prevent undetectable interference with time or speed computing components (regs 36, 39, 43). They fix different error tolerances depending on device class: fixed digital road safety cameras must meet an error limit of not greater or less than 2 km/h or 2 per cent (whichever is greater) (reg 35), mobile digital road safety cameras 3 km/h or 3 per cent (reg 38), and speed detectors 2 km/h (reg 42). They set minimum frequencies for testing and periodic retention of test records for seven years (regs 35-39, 42, 50).
Procedurally, the Regulations also prescribe the content and form of a suite of notices used in enforcement: notices of suspension and disqualification, notices of intention to raise seatbelt or no-truck-zone exceptions, traffic and parking infringement notice particulars, withdrawal notices and search-and-seizure warrants (regs 9-9C, 71, 73, 55-58, Schedules 4-5). Finally, the Regulations link fees and appropriation rules to designated funds, notably the Roads Fund, and prescribe which public authorities may prosecute and which funds fines are to be appropriated into (regs 77-81, Schedule 8).
Taken together, the Regulations convert statutory powers and evidentiary presumptions in the Road Safety Act 1986 into operational rules that determine which equipment may be used, how evidence must be gathered and certified, what must be recorded and retained, how notices must be framed, and where financial receipts are deposited.
Main concepts
The Regulations operationalise several core legal concepts from the Act through technical specifications, process rules and documentary forms.
Prescribed devices and processes. The Regulations fix which hardware and prescribed processes trigger evidentiary presumptions or permit specific enforcement routes. They name models of preliminary breath testing devices (reg 10), oral fluid devices (reg 15), road safety camera systems (reg 32), speed detectors including laser and radar models (reg 41), relocatable systems (reg 40A, 40B-40D) and engine management system tools (regs 52-54). They prescribe an algorithmic verification process for creating admissible printed images from digital files, including checksum recalculation and decryption (reg 47).
Operator onus and prescribed offences. Regulation 31 lists the categories of offences that are "prescribed" for the purposes of operator onus under the Act: speed, disobeying signals, lane use, registration offences, seatbelt and certain portable device offences (reg 31). For such camera-detected "operator onus" offences, the Regulations also set the timeline for the person on whom a notice is issued to make statements and for enforcement officials to accept or reject those statements (regs 75-76).
Testing, sealing and error tolerance. Testing officers (defined in reg 5) must test speed calculation units and detectors and seal them with seals that prevent interference without breaking the seal. The Regulations mandate error limits (fixed digital RSCs: ±2 km/h or ±2 per cent, reg 35; mobile digital RSCs: ±3 km/h or ±3 per cent, reg 38; speed detectors: ±2 km/h, reg 42). Testing frequencies are specified: fixed digital RSCs and mobile digital RSCs require tests within 12 months before use (regs 35, 38), digitector testing may be within two years (reg 44(b) indicates tested within 2 years), and portable weighing devices must be tested before first use and at least once every 12 months (reg 60).
Chain of custody and labelling for biological samples. The Regulations prescribe cleansing of puncture site material (reg 13), splitting blood samples into two vacuum sealed containers with specified labelling (reg 14), oral fluid and urine collection and sealing requirements (regs 16-18, 26-27), and the exact particulars to be included on analyst, practitioner and expert certificates (regs 19-21, 23-25, 28-30). Those rules specify the minimum content to satisfy the statutory certificate provisions in sections 55-57B of the Act.
Data handling and privacy-limited retention for relocatable cameras. Relocatable digital RSCs are required to operate under testing-officer-approved instructions and keep their data-processing units locked when unattended (reg 40A). Images or messages of a natural person not detecting certain offences must be destroyed within 24 hours, with defined exceptions and a secondary destruction window where initially assessed images are found not to detect an offence (reg 40B). Storage up to six months is permitted for testing or to monitor contractor operations under a specific fines administration mechanism (reg 40C). The Regulations explicitly define "image or message" to include video and associated data (reg 40D).
Notices, certificates and prescribed forms. The Regulations set the required content for suspension and disqualification notices (regs 9, 9A), notices of intention to raise specified exemptions (regs 9B, 9C), and the content and forms for certificates under sections 78A, 83 and 84 of the Act (regs 6-8, Schedules 2-3). They also prescribe the particulars that must appear on traffic infringement notices for different offence types, and allow inspection or purchase of camera images (reg 71).
Appropriation of fines and prosecutorial authorisation. The Regulations prescribe which public authorities may bring prosecutions and the funds to which fines are to be appropriated (regs 77-79, Schedule 8). They also list the fees that the Secretary must pay into the Roads Fund (reg 81).
Each of these concepts converts legislative discretion into specific operational constraints. The definitions in reg 5 are central because they determine the application of many of the foregoing requirements,for example, the definitions of fixed digital RSC, relocatable digital RSC, NTZ camera, testing officer and vehicle detector.
Who it affects
The Regulations create obligations and choices for a set of identifiable actors. State and municipal agencies, private contractors operating camera systems, testing officers and laboratories, police officers and authorised officers, drivers and vehicle operators (including corporate operators), and public authorities with prosecutorial powers are all materially affected.
Police and authorised officers. The Regulations prescribe how police and other authorised officers must conduct preliminary breath tests, oral fluid tests and blood/urine collection (regs 11, 16-18, 13, 14, 26-27). They also set out the required particulars for notices of suspension or disqualification that police issue (regs 9, 9A). Police decisions are affected where senior police officers must certify particular risk assessments for suspension or disqualification based on injury, death or unacceptable risk (regs 9(e), 9A(e)).
Testing officers and laboratories. Testing officers, as defined in reg 5, must test and seal speed calculation units, mobile and fixed digital RSCs and speed detectors (regs 35-39, 42-43). Those officers must retain test records for at least seven years (reg 50) and are authorised to sign certificates under Schedule 3 for section 83 purposes (reg 51). Approved analysts and experts must provide certificates that contain specified particulars (regs 20-21, 24, 28-30).
Contractors and operators of cameras and detectors. Operators placing or removing road safety equipment must check time, date and location codes, ensure vehicle detectors are correctly placed and that devices are locked/housed when left unattended (regs 34, 37, 40A, 40F). Contractors operating relocatable cameras are subject to deletion rules and limited storage exceptions (regs 40B-40C). Operators of NTZ cameras must position vehicle detectors per manufacturer instructions and lock housings when unattended (reg 40F).
Drivers, vehicle operators and owners. Drivers face direct liability for the broad set of prescribed operator-onus offences (reg 31) and for a detailed schedule of traffic and parking infringement penalties (Schedules 6-7). For corporate operators, several codes in Schedule 7 attach much higher infringement penalties to bodies corporate (for example speed offences: Schedule 7, multiple items). Owners and registered operators also have obligations relating to impoundment notices and recovery of impounded vehicles (regs 55-56).
Heavy vehicle sector. The Regulations name which classes of heavy vehicle may be lawfully driven in a no-truck zone (reg 51A) and specify the circumstances in which driving in a no-truck zone is permitted, including issuance of class 2 heavy vehicle authorisations or mass/dimension permits (reg 51B). Additionally, numerous heavy vehicle specific infringement codes and penalties are included in Schedule 7.
Public authorities and funds recipients. The Regulations prescribe a range of public authorities authorised to prosecute (reg 77), to bring parking prosecutions (reg 78), and to which fines may be appropriated (reg 79, Schedule 8). The Secretary is given specific fee appropriation responsibilities (reg 81) and the Regulations list which fees must be paid into the Roads Fund.
Businesses providing services that interface with enforcement. Entities that supply, distribute or maintain cameras, detectors, vehicle detectors and engine management reading devices must follow manufacturer positioning directions, support testing-officer-approved operating instructions and may be subject to oversight where relocatable camera data is used for contractor monitoring (regs 37(b), 40A(b)(i), 40C).
Who pays and who decides, practically. Persons detected by cameras or speed detectors pay infringement penalties and bear the costs of licences, appeals and, where applicable, vehicle recovery or impoundment. Testing officers and authorised analysts decide whether devices meet prescribed tolerances and whether certificates contain required particulars; senior police officers make discretionary assessments for suspension or disqualification notices (regs 35, 38, 42, 50, 9(e), 9A(e)). The Secretary and the Regulator have administrative discretions under these Regulations including authorising testers and prescribing funds (regs 60(5), 79-81).
Key duties and rights
The Regulations establish precise duties for evidence collection, device operation, testing, sealing, record-keeping and notice content, and they set out rights to inspection and prescribed objection periods.
Duties
Device operation, testing and sealing. Testing officers must ensure devices are calibrated to the specified limits and seal speed calculation units and detectors with seals that prevent undetected interference (regs 35-36, 38-39, 42-43). Fixed digital RSCs and mobile digital RSCs must be tested within 12 months before use (regs 35(a), 38(b)); digitector positioning, testing and sealing conditions are prescribed (reg 44). Portable weighing devices must be tested before first use and annually, and tested devices must operate within a ±2 per cent calibration limit (regs 60-61).
Biological sample handling and certification. Medical practitioners and approved health professionals must follow precise cleansing and labelling procedures for blood samples, split samples into two sealed containers with identification labels and hand them to police; urine samples must be split into two containers with tamper-proof seals and labeled (regs 13-14, 26-27). Certificates by practitioners, analysts and experts must contain the particulars prescribed in regs 19-21, 24, 28-30.
Data verification and image production. The regulated process for producing printed images from digital files requires a computer to decrypt the file, recalculate the checksum and confirm identity of the checksum, and to include a printed image and message derived from the digital file (reg 47). This process is tied to admissibility under sections 80, 83A and related Act provisions.
Notices and document content. Suspension and disqualification notices must contain specific particulars such as alleged offence, alcohol concentration where relevant, speed and applicable limit for speeding matters, the issuing officer’s rank where required and appeals information (regs 9, 9A). Traffic infringement notices issued for camera-detected offences must include "The Operator" phrasing, statements about camera detection and a statement about purchase or inspection of images, and must set out objection address and timelines for drink-driving, drug-driving or excessive speed infringements under s 89A(7) (reg 71).
Chain of custody and record retention. Testing officers must retain test records for seven years for cameras, detectors and portable weighing devices (reg 50). The person testing portable weighing devices must keep full records signed and retained for seven years (reg 60(3)-(4)). Testing-officer-signed certificates for testing/sealing are prescribed in Schedule 3 (reg 51).
Rights and procedural protections
Right to inspect or purchase camera images. Persons on whom a traffic infringement notice is served for a camera-detected offence are informed that a copy of the image or message may be inspected or purchased and the manner by which to arrange it (reg 71(1)(e)). That is a statutory right to access evidentiary material linked to the infringement notice.
Prescribed objection periods and operator statement periods. The Regulations specify the period within which statements under the operator-onus regime may be made (reg 75) and the period enforcement officials have to accept or reject statements (90 days from receipt, reg 76). For excessive speed notices under s 89A, the notice takes effect 28 days after issue unless an objection is lodged, and the prescribed statement period aligns to that timetable (reg 75(1)(a) and note).
Procedural content for impoundment and release. Notices of impoundment or immobilisation must include driver and registered operator details and advise that moving an immobilised vehicle without authorisation is an offence (reg 55). Evidence of identity to recover a vehicle is prescribed and includes production of a current driver licence bearing a photograph or other evidence satisfactory to a police officer (reg 56).
Who decides and where discretion lies
Senior police officers exercise discretionary certification for risk-based suspension or disqualification in specified circumstances such as when injury or death results or where the officer is satisfied the person is an unacceptable risk to road safety (regs 9(e), 9A(e); reg 9(ea) and 9A(ea) further extend similar requirements where serious injury or death occurred).
The Secretary of the Department has administrative discretion to authorise persons to test portable weighing devices (reg 60(5)) and to determine which fees are paid to the Roads Fund (reg 81), while the Regulator is referenced for heavy vehicle authorisations and mass/dimension permits relevant to no-truck zone permissions (reg 51B).
Testing officers are given authority to sign certificates used in evidence (reg 51(2), reg 64(2)) and must be persons with specific qualifications or written authorisation (reg 5).
These duties and rights create a framework where technical compliance by equipment operators and exacting chain-of-custody steps by medical and testing personnel are prerequisites to the admissibility and weight of enforcement evidence, while prescribed access and objection windows provide procedural recourse to persons on whom enforcement action is taken.
Penalties and enforcement
The Regulations both prescribe infringement penalties and create criminal sanctions for interference with enforcement equipment. Enforcement is effected through infringement notices, suspension and disqualification notices, the operator-onus regime, and court proceedings where notices are withdrawn and prosecutions pursued.
Infringement penalties
Schedule 6 sets the infringement penalties for parking offences and permits municipal variation under section 87(4) (reg 66). Schedule 7 comprehensively lists traffic infringement offences and the corresponding penalty units for each offence and indicates higher penalties for bodies corporate in numerous entries. The Regulations tie those penalty unit amounts to the Sentencing Act and Monetary Units Act processes; the endnotes show the value of a penalty unit for the 2025-26 financial year as $203.51 (Endnotes).
The infringement penalty framework includes specific, high-penalty entries for certain heavy vehicle and corporately-attributable offences (e.g., Schedule 7 items where body corporate penalty is 20 penalty units), addressing both natural person and corporate liability.
Deterrent and criminal provisions
Interference offences: It is an offence to interfere, without reasonable excuse, with a road safety camera, a speed detector or a portable weighing device or their seals or housings (regs 48-49, 65). Each carries a penalty of 5 penalty units.
Impoundment and immobilisation enforcement: The Regulations prescribe the content of impoundment notices and the identification evidence required for vehicle recovery (regs 55-56). They also specify the form of search warrants authorising seizure of vehicles (Schedule 4) and the form for the execution report (Schedule 5), providing the procedural preconditions for seizure and the record evidence to support enforcement actions (regs 57-58).
Administrative enforcement and prosecutorial powers
The Regulations prescribe which public authorities may prosecute and which funds fines are appropriated to (regs 77-79, Schedule 8). That creates a mechanism for devolving enforcement action to non-police public authorities in limited contexts and specifies the recipient funds for fine revenue, including municipal funds and specialist public authority funds.
Withdrawal and court process. A withdrawal notice that proceedings will be instituted must be served in accordance with the Act and contain set particulars (reg 73). If an infringement notice is withdrawn and court proceedings follow, the Regulations prescribe the required notification content including refund provisions where a payment has already been made (reg 73(b)(v)).
Evidentiary enforcement
Certificates and process verification reduce the prosecution costs of proving device-derived offences. Schedule 3 certificates (reg 51) and the prescribed particulars for certificates under sections 55-57B (regs 12, 19-24, 28-30) create statutory documentary paths to admission of device readings and laboratory analyses. The prescribed process for producing printed images from encrypted digital files using checksum verification (reg 47) is designed to permit machine-produced evidence to be certified and relied upon under the Act.
Operator onus offences (reg 31) shift an evidentiary and administrative burden to the person on whom an infringement notice is served, with prescribed timetables for making statements and contesting notices (regs 75-76). The Regulations set the procedural steps for how such statements are to be made and the period enforcement officials have to accept or reject them (reg 76).
Implementation and sanctions mechanics
Tests, seals and record retention are enforceable obligations; failure to meet those standards may expose evidence to challenge and enforcement agencies to operational risk. The seven year retention rule for device test results and sealing records (reg 50) ties evidentiary preservation to administrative duty, which can influence the outcome of prosecutions where device calibration or sealing is in issue.
The Rules providing increased penalties for bodies corporate in many Schedule 7 entries converts economic entities into high-penalty targets, concentrating financial liability on corporate operators for safety breaches.
In short, the Regulations create a layered enforcement architecture: device and process standards to generate admissible evidence; notice, certification and objection mechanics to manage procedural fairness; monetary penalties and criminal sanctions for interference; and institutional allocation of prosecution powers and fine appropriation.
How it interacts with other laws
The Regulations operate as subordinate legislation under section 95 of the Road Safety Act 1986 (reg 2) and are expressly linked to other statutory instruments. The interaction is both functional and procedural.
Key statutory linkages and cross-references
Road Safety Act 1986. The Regulations repeatedly reference sections of the Act for which they prescribe particulars, procedures or processes (eg reg 6 for s 78A certificates, reg 7 for s 83A, regs 35-39 for ss 80-84 testing and sealing obligations). Many of the procedural and evidentiary rules in the Regulations exist solely to give effect to statutory provisions of the Act.
Road Safety Road Rules 2017 and other subordinate instruments. The list of prescribed operator-onus offences references specific rules within the Road Safety Road Rules 2017 (reg 31). Schedule 6 and Schedule 7 draw heavily on the Road Rules, the Road Safety (Vehicles) Regulations 2021 and the Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 2019 by listing specific rule-based offences and aligning penalties (Schedules 6-7; reg 69 cross-references).
Infringements Act 2006, Fines Reform Act 2014, Children, Youth and Families Act 2005. The Regulations tie objection periods and the timing of statement periods to regimes in the Infringements Act and the Fines Reform Act. For example, reg 75 prescribes the periods for making operator-onus statements and explicitly aligns certain periods to the Infringements Act 2006 and the Children, Youth and Families Act 2005. Regulation 40C(1)(b) allows storage of relocatable camera imagery to monitor a contractor under an administrative services agreement in accordance with Part 14A of the Fines Reform Act 2014.
Transport Integration Act 2010. Fees collected by the Secretary under enumerated provisions must be paid into the Roads Fund established under s 39B of the Transport Integration Act 2010 (reg 81). Schedule 8 prescribes certain public authorities and the funds to which fines are appropriated, including the Roads Fund.
Heavy Vehicle National Law (Victoria). Regulation 51B uses definitions derived from the Heavy Vehicle National Law for authorisations and mass/dimension permits as circumstances permitting no-truck zone driving.
Victoria Police Act 2013. The definition of "senior police officer" references section 13(j) of the Victoria Police Act 2013 (reg 5).
Functional interactions and procedural dependencies
Evidence admissibility and device certification. The Regulations’ machine-verification process for digital files (reg 47), the requirement for testing and sealing (regs 35-39, 42-43), and the prescribed certificate forms (Schedule 3) link tightly to provisions in the Act that admit such certificates as evidence (eg sections 83, 84 of the Act as invoked in regs 35, 36, 37). Thus, compliance with Regulation-mandated technical processes is a precondition to the evidentiary footing that the Act provides.
Interplay with Fines Reform and Infringements Acts. The Regulations adopt and reference mechanisms in the Fines Reform framework for objection, registration and internal review. The operator-onus timelines in reg 75 are deliberately aligned with registration and objection windows in the Infringements Act and the Children, Youth and Families Act (reg 75(1)(b) and notes). Storage of relocatable camera images for contractor monitoring is tied to administrative services agreements under the Fines Reform Act (reg 40C).
Administrative delegation and prosecutorial reach. The Regulations prescribe which public authorities may prosecute under the Act (reg 77), expand the Act by ministerial extension to named public authorities or persons (reg 80), and specify funds for appropriation of fines (reg 79, Schedule 8). That creates a networked enforcement environment spanning multiple statutory regimes.
Penalty unit and sentencing framework. The Regulations specify penalties by reference to penalty units and the Sentencing Act 1991 and Monetary Units Act 2004 mechanisms for translating penalty units into dollar amounts (Endnotes). The stated current penalty unit value is a material cross-reference for calculating fine amounts.
Where the Regulations refer to other instruments they generally prescribe procedural detail to make those other instruments operational under the Act. The result is a tightly coupled legal architecture where evidence rules, notice procedures, funding channels and prosecutorial competences depend on compliance with the Regulations and interoperate with the Infringements, Fines Reform, Transport Integration and other Acts named.
Amendment history
The Regulations provide an internal amendment history and incorporate a series of statutory rule amendments up to 1 January 2026. The endnotes include a Table of Amendments and a summary of commencement dates for individual amendment instruments. Notable amendment themes and dated changes recorded in the instrument include the following.
Initial making and commencement. The Regulations were made under s 95 of the Road Safety Act 1986 and commenced on 27 September 2019 (reg 3; Endnotes).
Early technical and remedial amendments. Multiple 2019-2021 statutory rules updated definitions and device lists or adjusted procedural details. The Table of Amendments in the endnotes lists instruments from S.R. No. 104/2019 through to later 2021 rules, including technical updates to device lists and to cross-references.
Digital and relocatable camera regime. The Regulations were amended to introduce relocatable digital RSC provisions and data-handling rules via S.R. No. 8/2023, with regs 40A-40D added to create a specific retention/destruction framework for relocatable camera images (reg 40B-40C). Subsequent minor corrections and insertions to those provisions appear in S.R. Nos 67/2023 and 60/2024 as noted in the text.
No-truck zone regime. In 2025 the Regulations added NTZ camera prescription and use rules through S.R. No. 28/2025, which inserted the NTZ camera definition (reg 5) and regs 40E-40F prescribing the Sensor Dynamics TruckWatch as the prescribed NTZ camera and setting vehicle detector and housing use requirements for NTZ cameras (regs 40E-40F).
Electric scooters and personal transporters. Amendments in 2023 and 2024 expanded the set of prescribed traffic offences to include electric scooter offences (regs 69A; S.R. No. 155/2025 entry in table shows a 2025 amendment). Schedule 7 has multiple insertions and new codes reflecting electric scooters, electric personal transporters and wheeled recreational devices, with separate penalty items and helmet requirements added (Schedule 7 entries and reg 69A).
Device and detector additions. Over time the Regulations have added camera systems and speed detector models to the lists in regs 32 and 41, including additions such as Redflex Halo, Jenoptik-One Task MobiCam DDS and IDEMIA MESTAcompact (reg 32(n), (o), (p) and reg 41 list updates), reflecting technology procurement and field deployment decisions.
Administrative and operational updates. Amendments across 2020-2025 updated testing officer qualifications, definitions and record-keeping requirements, and added or amended various parts such as Part 11 (authorising appointment of officers as authorised officers) via S.R. No. 172/2019 (reg 82, inserted later by S.R. No. 172/2019 reg. 7).
The endnotes list a detailed chronology of instruments with dates of making and commencement for each amending statutory rule (see "Table of Amendments"). Each amendment is reflected by explicit textual insertions and substitutions in the body of the Regulations. The instrument itself includes marginal notes showing where particular definitions or regs were inserted or amended by named S.R. numbers, which allows a practitioner to track which parts changed and when (for example, reg 5 and regs 40A-40F list the amending S.R. Nos).
The Regulations are also subject to the Subordinate Legislation Act 1994 sunset mechanism: the instrument will sunset 10 years after the day of making, that is 24 September 2029 (Endnotes).
Litigation history
The Regulation document supplied contains no case law or judicial decisions. It does not list or summarise any litigation that has considered the Regulations or their statutory antecedents. The textual endnotes, schedules and amendment history focus exclusively on statutory rule-making chronology, device lists, procedural prescriptions and inter-legislative links.
Practically, the Regulations create numerous contexts that are litigation-prone because they convert technical device outputs into evidence and assign administrative burdens and time-limited rights. Typical factual issues that would, in practice, arise in litigation under the statutory regimes that these Regulations implement include:
Compliance with testing, sealing and calibration tolerances for cameras and detectors (regs 35-39, 42-44). Records required under reg 50 are designed to be relied upon in contested prosecutions where device accuracy and integrity are challenged.
Chain-of-custody, sample splitting, labelling and certificate content for blood, oral fluid and urine samples (regs 13-14, 16-21, 26-30). Defence challenges often turn on whether the procedural requirements in the Regulations were met, because those procedural steps underpin statutory evidentiary certificates.
Compliance with the prescribed process for digital file verification and checksum confirmation (reg 47). Disputes may attend whether image production followed the prescribed decryption and checksum verification steps.
Relocatable camera storage and destruction rules (regs 40B-40C). Litigation entailing privacy or administrative law grounds could in principle arise where images are retained beyond permitted periods or used for purposes beyond those specified.
The Regulations themselves do not catalogue cases or judicial interpretation. For courts to adjudicate on any of the foregoing points, they will rely on the Act and the Regulations as the controlling statutory materials; the relevant certificates, sealing records and device logs created under the Regulations will typically be tendered as evidence.
Because no judicial decisions are set out in the instrument, users must consult case law databases, court registries and legal reporting services to identify judicial treatment of these Regulations and related statutory provisions where disputes have arisen.
Gotchas
The Regulations are detailed and technical; a number of specific compliance traps and operational risks arise directly from their wording. These are factual, documentable operational pitfalls to watch for.
Different error tolerances and testing intervals by device class. Error limits and testing frequency vary by device type. Fixed digital RSCs: ±2 km/h or ±2 per cent and test within 12 months of use (reg 35 and reg 37(a)). Mobile digital RSCs: ±3 km/h or ±3 per cent and test within 12 months of use (reg 38 and reg 40). Speed detectors generally must indicate speeds within ±2 km/h (reg 42). Digitector use prescribes a 25 metre spacing tolerance and a two year testing window (reg 44), while portable weighing devices have a ±2 per cent calibration limit and must be tested before first use and annually (regs 60-61). Failing to track which tolerance applies to which device is a common operational error with evidentiary consequences.
Sealing standards and chain-of-custody. Seals must be affixed by the testing officer who carried out the test and must effectively prevent interference without breaking the seal (regs 36, 39, 43, 62). The person who seals a portable weighing device must keep signed records for seven years and re-test after any repair other than zeroing (reg 62(2)-(4)). Missing signatures, incomplete records or unbroken but improperly affixed seals can provide grounds for evidentiary challenge.
Digital file verification requirements. The prescribed process for producing a printed image relies on a computer decrypting the digital file, recalculating the checksum and confirming an identical checksum (reg 47(1)(b)). Altering the file, or failing to preserve checksum metadata, undermines the prescribed process. Where printed images do not contain the derived marker or speed message, reg 47(2) states the process is still valid, but failure to follow the checksum step will raise admissibility issues.
Retention and destruction rules for relocatable camera imagery. Relocatable digital RSCs have tight destruction deadlines: images or messages of a natural person that do not detect specified offences must be destroyed within 24 hours (reg 40B(1)). Where initially assessed images appear to detect an offence but later are shown not to, there is a 30 day window to destroy or a maximum 12 month storage cap (reg 40B(2)-(3)). Yet reg 40C(1) allows up to six months storage for testing or contractor monitoring. Operators must implement clear workflows and audit trails to ensure these overlapping timelines and exceptions are applied correctly; failure to apply the correct retention rule to a specific image is a compliance risk.
Notice content specificity. Suspension and disqualification notices must include precise items (regs 9 and 9A). For example, a suspension notice for a relevant speeding offence must state the alleged speed and the applicable limit (reg 9(d)). Omitting required particulars or mis-stating them can expose enforcement actions to procedural challenge.
Operator-onus timelines tied to other Acts. The period for making statements under the operator-onus regime is tied to events under the Infringements Act 2006 and the Fines Reform Act 2014 and differs depending on whether a person is a child or if the fine is registerable (reg 75). Practitioners and enforcement agencies must track cross-act timelines carefully; miscalculation of prescribed periods is a frequent cause of procedural error.
Differences in corporate and natural person penalties. Schedule 7 contains many entries with substantially higher penalty units for bodies corporate than for individuals. When serving notices on corporate entities, the responsible enforcement pathway and recovery remedies differ, and inadvertent mis-classification can affect enforceability and recovery.
Documentation for biological samples. Detailed labelling and container specifications are mandated for blood and urine samples (regs 14, 27). For blood samples taken under s 56 of the Act, there are additional receptacle locking and storage requirements (reg 14(3)). Failure to follow the specified labelling language (for example including the specific anticoagulant and preservative, reg 14(1)(c)(i)-(ii)) can be fatal to admissibility.
Relocatable cameras and contractor monitoring uses. Reg 40C permits limited retention to monitor contractor operations under a Part 14A administrative services agreement in the Fines Reform Act. Using stored images for other purposes not enumerated in reg 40C risks exceeding the prescribed statutory purpose and may attract privacy and administrative law challenges.
Record-retention obligations frequently overlooked. Testing officers must retain records of testing and sealing for seven years across multiple device classes (reg 50; reg 60(3)). Operational processes often lack alignment between field operations and central records offices, causing loss or misfiling of records and undermining the evidence chain.
Form and certificate strictness. Certificates under sections 78A, 83, 84 and other provisions have prescribed content (regs 6-8; Schedules 2-3). Signatory authority is limited to named roles such as testing officers and approved analysts (regs 51(2), 64(2)). Incorrect form content or signature by an unauthorised person can invalidate the certificate’s evidentiary effect.
These "gotchas" boil down to three recurring operational faults: (1) treating the Regulations as guidance rather than mandatory technical requirements; (2) failing to segregate device class obligations and timelines; and (3) inadequate record-keeping and chain-of-custody controls for devices and biological samples. Each has direct consequences for the admissibility of enforcement evidence and the enforceability of notices.
How to comply
Compliance requires a mix of technical controls, documented procedures, personnel authorisations and administrative record-keeping. Below is a practical compliance checklist mapped to the Regulations.
Inventory and device validation
Maintain a current inventory of all devices and map each to the prescribed lists in regs 10, 15, 32, 41 and 52. If a device model is not on the prescribed list, do not rely on it for camera-detected or detector-based operator-onus evidence without legal advice.
For relocatable digital RSCs and NTZ cameras, ensure the model in use matches the prescribed systems (regs 40E, 40A, 40F).
Testing and calibration regime
Appoint or obtain access to suitably qualified testing officers as defined in reg 5. Record written authorisations where necessary.
Set up tests to comply with device-specific tolerances: fixed digital RSCs to ±2 km/h or ±2 per cent, mobile digital RSCs to ±3 km/h or ±3 per cent, speed detectors to ±2 km/h, digitector spacing tolerances of 25 metres ±75 mm (regs 35, 38, 42, 44).
Schedule tests at required frequencies: fixed and mobile digital RSCs tested within 12 months before use (regs 35(a), 38(b)); digitector and other detector tests within their prescribed periods (reg 44(b)); portable weighing devices tested before first use and at least annually (reg 60(2)).
Sealing and chain-of-custody
Ensure the testing officer who conducts the test affixes the seal and records the seal particulars and identification numbers (regs 36, 39, 43, 62).
Put written procedures in place to ensure that any repair or adjustment (other than zeroing) triggers a re-test and re-seal (reg 62(4)).
Record-keeping and retention
Maintain signed test result records and sealing records for at least seven years for cameras, detectors and portable weighing devices (reg 50).
Retain sample collection, labelling and transfer records for blood, oral fluid and urine as per regs 14, 18 and 27 and ensure certificates and chain-of-custody documents are matched to samples and tests (regs 19-21, 24, 28-30).
Biological sample procedures
For blood samples: ensure cleansing swab is sealed and free of ethanol (reg 13), split samples into two dry containers vacuum sealed or septum sealed, each correctly labelled with specified details (reg 14(1)(a)-(d)), and transferred to police (reg 14(2)).
For urine and oral fluid: collect in clean unused containers, split into two containers with tamper-proof seals and attach identification labels with specified particulars (regs 26-27, 18).
Digital file and image production workflow
Implement a verification process that decrypts digital files, recalculates checksums and confirms identical checksums before producing a printed image or message (reg 47(1)(b)). Preserve original digital files and checksums.
Ensure printed images include derived image or message data as required and that a record is kept of the computer process used.
Relocatable camera data lifecycle
Implement automated or audited workflows for deletion within 24 hours of non-offence images/messages (reg 40B(1)). For images initially assessed as detecting an offence but later found not to, ensure destruction within 30 days or within 12 months from production (reg 40B(2)-(3)).
Where storing images for up to six months for testing or supervision of contractors, document the statutory purpose and retain only for those purposes (reg 40C).
Notices, objections and operator-onus
When issuing suspension, disqualification or impoundment notices, ensure the prescribed particulars are included (regs 9, 9A, 55). For camera-detected traffic infringement notices, include "The Operator", statements about camera detection and details on image inspection/purchase (reg 71(1)(a), (e)).
Establish processes to manage statement windows and objection periods consistent with reg 75 and interlocking timelines in the Infringements Act and Fines Reform Act. Track extensions granted under s 67 or 89B of the Act as they change prescribed periods (reg 75(2)).
Personnel authorisations and signatures
Ensure only authorised testing officers and approved analysts sign certificates described in Schedule 3 and in regs 19-21, 24, 28-30. Maintain a registry of authorised persons and their written authorisations (regs 51(2), 64(2), reg 5 definitions).
Impoundment and recovery
For vehicle impoundment and immobilisation, follow prescribed notice content (reg 55); require production of driver licence documents with photographs for recovery (reg 56); use the prescribed form of warrant where seizure is needed (Schedule 4) and file execution reports on Schedule 5 (regs 57-58).
Appropriation and fees
For the Secretary’s payable fees specified in reg 81, ensure timely remittance into the Roads Fund and maintain documentation of fee receipts and transfers. If your organisation is a public authority listed in Schedule 8, be aware of the designated fund for appropriation of fines (reg 79 and Schedule 8).
Privacy, procurement and contractor arrangements
When contracting for relocatable camera services, specify purposes for data retention consistent with reg 40C and embed deletion and audit obligations in the contract. Ensure the contractor’s administrative services agreement under Fines Reform Act Part 14A is referenced where monitoring retention is justified (reg 40C(1)(b)).
Audit and review
Periodically audit compliance with reg 50 record-keeping and sample handling processes, and verify that device testing records and seals match the deployed device identification numbers. Keep an audit trail that links sample containers, chain-of-custody forms and certificates.
Legal and operational liaison
Maintain a legal review process for any new device procurement to confirm the model is on the prescribed lists or that regulatory amendment is in train (regs 32, 41, 52). Liaise with the Secretary and the Regulator where authorisations are required for portable weighing device testing or for heavy vehicle authorisations relevant to no-truck zones (reg 60(5); reg 51B references to Regulator).
If an enforcement unit or private operator implements the above controls and documents the processes with versioned standard operating procedures tied to the Regulations’ numbered provisions, they will materially reduce evidentiary risk and align operational practice to statutory requirements. Where in doubt about the legal sufficiency of a device, a sample handling step or a certificate, consult counsel before deploying evidence in prosecution files.
(g) to provide that certain fees received by the Secretary are to be paid by the Secretary into the Roads Fund established under section 39B of the Transport Integration Act 2010; and
(h) to prescribe other matters authorised under the Road Safety Act 1986.
2 Authorising provision
These Regulations are made under section 95 of the Road Safety Act 1986.
3 Commencement
These Regulations come into operation on 27 September 2019.
4 Revocations
The Regulations listed in Schedule 1 are revoked.
5 Definitions
In these Regulations—
Reg. 5 def. of camera detected no-truck zone offence inserted by S.R. No. 28/2025 reg. 5(a).
camera detected no-truck zone offence means an offence against section 65BA(1) of the Act detected by a prescribed no-truck zone camera;
checksum means a number produced by the application of an algorithm to the contents of that part of a digital file that does not include the checksum;
Reg. 5 def. of data processing unit inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 6(1).
data processing unit means a computer that temporarily stores images taken by a relocatable digital RSC;
digital file means a file in a digital format, or electronic copy of such a file, which is created and encrypted by—
(a) a road safety camera; or
(b) a digital camera that records date, time and location; or
(c) the process prescribed in regulation 33—
which contains the checksum for that file;
digitector means the device known by that name which determines the speed at which a motor vehicle travels between 2 vehicle detectors on a road;
fixed analogue RSC means the road safety camera system specified in regulation 32(a);
Reg. 5 def. of fixed digital RSC amended by S.R. Nos 47/2022 reg. 3, 36/2025 reg. 3.
fixed digital RSC means a road safety camera system specified in regulation 32(b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (h), (i), (j), (l), (n) or (p);
Reg. 5 def. of inbuilt device inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 6(1).
inbuilt device has the same meaning as in rule 304A of the Road Safety Road Rules 2017;
infringement penalty has the same meaning as it has in the Infringements Act 2006;
laser device means a laser device specified in regulation 41;
mobile digital RSC means a road safety camera system specified in regulation 32(g), (k) or (m);
Reg. 5 def. of motor bike helmet device inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 6(1).
motor bike helmet device has the same meaning as in rule 304A of the Road Safety Road Rules 2017;
Reg. 5 def. of mounted device inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 6(1).
mounted device has the same meaning as in rule 304A of the Road Safety Road Rules 2017;
Reg. 5 def. of NTZ camera inserted by S.R. No. 28/2025 reg. 5(a).
NTZ camera means the no-truck zone camera system specified in regulation 40E;
Reg. 5 def. of portable device inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 6(1).
portable device has the same meaning as in rule 304A of the Road Safety Road Rules 2017;
radar device means a radar device specified in regulation 41;
Reg. 5 def. of relocatable digital RSC inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 6(1).
relocatable digital RSC means the road safety camera system specified in regulation 32(o);
Reg. 5 def. of senior police officer inserted by S.R. No. 106/2022 reg. 5.
senior police officer means a police officer who is of or above the rank of sergeant, as referred to in section 13(j) of the Victoria Police Act 2013;
speed calculation unit means the part or parts of a road safety camera that determine the speed of a vehicle;
testing officer means—
(a) a technical officer or the head of a faculty, school or department of electrical engineering, communications engineering or electronics engineering at a post-secondary education provider within the meaning of the Education and Training Reform Act 2006; or
(b) a person authorised in writing by the Chief Commissioner of Police or the Secretary to the Department of Justice and Community Safety; or
(c) a testing officer of a facility accredited in the testing and calibration of speed detectors or road safety cameras by the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA);
the Act means the Road Safety Act 1986;
Reg. 5 def. of vehicle detector amended by S.R. Nos 172/2019 reg. 6(Sch. 3 item 2(a)), 8/2023 reg. 6(2), 28/2025 reg. 5(b).
vehicle detector means a part of a road safety camera or no-truck zone camera that detects the presence of a vehicle;
Reg. 5 def. of VicRoads revoked by S.R. No. 172/2019 reg. 6(Sch. 3 item 2(b)).
Reg. 5 def. of wearable device inserted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 6(1).
wearable device has the same meaning as in rule 304A of the Road Safety Road Rules 2017.
6 Certificates under section 78A
For the purposes of section 78A of the Act, the prescribed form of a certificate is the form set out in Schedule 2.
7 Certificates under section 83A
For the purposes of section 83A(1) of the Act the prescribed information is the following—
(a) a statement that the certificate is issued by an authorised person under section 83A of the Act;
(b) in the case of a certificate certifying that a printed image or message was produced by a prescribed process, a statement that the certificate is issued by the person who caused or required that image or message to be printed;
(c) a statement that the certificate certifies that, to the best of the knowledge and belief of the person issuing the certificate, the matters set out in the certificate are true and correct.
Reg. 7A inserted by S.R. No. 28/2025 reg. 6.
7A Certificates under section 83B
For the purposes of section 83B(1) of the Act, the prescribed information is the following—
(a) a statement that the certificate is issued by an authorised person under section 83B of the Act;
(b) in the case of a certificate certifying that a printed image or message was produced by a prescribed process, a statement that the certificate is issued by the person who caused or required that image or message to be printed;
(c) a statement that the certificate certifies that, to the best of the knowledge and belief of the person issuing the certificate, the matters set out in the certificate are true and correct.
8 Certificates under section 84
For the purposes of section 84(1), (3) or (4A) of the Act, the prescribed particulars are the following—
(a) the expression "Road Safety Act 1986";
(b) the expression "Certificate under section 84(1)", "Certificate under section 84(3)" or "Certificate under section 84(4A)" (as the case requires);
(c) the name and official title of the person issuing the certificate;
(d) in the case of a certificate issued by an authorised person, a statement to that effect;
(e) the date on which the certificate is issued.
Pt 2 (Heading) renumbered as Pt 1A (Heading) by S.R. No. 19/2022 reg. 18, substituted by S.R. No. 8/2023 reg. 7, amended by S.R. No. 28/2025 reg. 7.
Part 1A—Notices
Reg. 9 substituted by S.R. No. 123/2020 reg. 7.
9 Notice of suspension
For the purposes of section 85L(1)(c) of the Act, the prescribed particulars are the following—
(a) the name and address of the person to whom the notice is issued;
(b) a statement of the alleged offence;
(c) in the case of an alleged offence under section 49(1)(b), (bc), (f), (g) or (j) of the Act, the alleged concentration of alcohol present in the blood or breath (as the case requires) of the person;
(d) in the case of an alleged offence that is a relevant speeding offence within the meaning of section 85F(2) of the Act—
(i) the alleged speed at which the motor vehicle was driven; and
(ii) the applicable speed limit;
(e) in the case of an alleged offence that is a relevant offence within the meaning of section 85I(4) of the Act—
Reg. 9(e)(i) amended by S.R. No. 106/2022 reg. 6(1).
(i) the rank of the senior police officer who issued the notice; and
(ii) a statement indicating that the senior police officer is reasonably satisfied that—
Reg. 9(e)(ii)(A) substituted by S.R. No. 106/2022 reg. 6(2).
(A) the commission of the relevant offence by the person to whom the notice is issued resulted in injury or death; and
(B) the person to whom the notice is issued is an unacceptable risk to road safety until the charge for the alleged offence is determined;
Reg. 9(ea) inserted by S.R. No. 106/2022 reg. 6(3).
(ea) in the case of an alleged offence under section 61(1)(a) or (b) of the Act—
(i) the rank of the senior police officer who issued the notice; and
(ii) a statement indicating that the senior police officer is reasonably satisfied that—
(A) another person has died or suffered serious injury from the accident that occurred; and
(B) the person to whom the notice is is
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