40Other vehicles used for cash in transit activities

40 Other vehicles used for cash in transit activities

40 Other vehicles used for cash in transit activities

(1) If the holder of a master licence provides persons to carry on security activities involving the protection of cash in transit, it is a Tier 3 condition of the master licence that a vehicle, other than an armoured vehicle, used in connection with the activities must include, or be equipped with, the following features—

(a) permanent company signage or markings,

(b) a drop safe, secure container or other similar device used to ensure the cash in transit is secure,

(c) a back-to-base radio with an override button for use in an emergency,

(d) an alternative method of communication to the back-to-base radio that is operable in radio reception black spots,

(e) a hands-free mobile telephone,

(f) a remotely activated central locking system, or a method of preventing unauthorised entry into the vehicle,

(g) one or more engine immobilisers designed to prevent unauthorised ignition of the vehicle,

(h) a GPS device that allows the vehicle to be tracked remotely,

(i) portable back-to-base duress alarms.

(2) The Commissioner may, on application by a master licensee, authorise in writing a vehicle that does not include permanent company signage or markings in accordance with subsection (1)(a) to be a vehicle that may be used in the protection of cash in transit.

(3) An authorisation under subsection (2) remains in force for the time specified in the authorisation, unless sooner revoked by the Commissioner.