75—Requirement to have approved security camera system fitted and
operating
(1) A taxi must not be
used for the purposes of a taxi service other than a country taxi service
unless the taxi is fitted with an approved security camera system.
(2) A taxi must not be
used for the purposes of a country taxi service if it is fitted with a
security camera system that is not an approved security camera system.
(3) If—
(a) a
taxi is used in contravention of subregulation (1) or (2); or
(b) an
approved security camera system fitted to a taxi—
(i)
was not installed by an accredited supplier; or
(ii)
is not in good working order,
the operator of the taxi service is guilty of an offence.
Maximum penalty: $2 500.
Expiation fee: $210.
(4) The operator of a
taxi service must not permit a person to drive a taxi for the purposes of the
service unless reasonably satisfied that the person is competent to operate a
security camera system fitted to the taxi.
Maximum penalty: $750.
Expiation fee: $105.
(5) The driver of a
taxi must—
(a) if
required by the Minister or the operator of a taxi service—have
undertaken a specified training course in the operation of
security camera systems; and
(b)
ensure that he or she is competent to operate a security camera system fitted
to the taxi; and
(c) not
accept a hiring unless a security camera system fitted to the taxi is
operating in a manner that indicates that the system will be fully operational
during the hiring; and
(d)
operate a security camera system fitted to the taxi in accordance with
recognised procedures; and
(e) if a
security camera system fitted to the taxi appears not to be operating
correctly—immediately report the matter to—
(i)
the centralised booking service for the taxi (if any);
and
(ii)
the operator of the taxi service.
Maximum penalty: $750.
Expiation fee: $105.