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Land Transport Act 1998

Proceedings enforcing responsibilities - Infringement offences

139AAB: Approval of automated infringement system

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“Minister can approve system to catch traffic rule breakers automatically”

The Minister of Transport can approve a system that automatically detects infringements. This system needs to be able to check the things mentioned in section 139AAA(1). Before the Minister approves the system, they must talk to the Privacy Commissioner about how the system will work and if it might affect people’s privacy. The Minister can give a certificate to show the system is approved. This certificate is a type of law that needs to be published according to the rules in Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019.

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Part 10 Proceedings enforcing responsibilities
Infringement offences

139AABApproval of automated infringement system

  1. The Minister of Transport may approve an automated infringement system for the purposes of section 139AAA if satisfied that the system is capable of verifying the matters set out in section 139AAA(1).

  2. Before approving an automated infringement system, the Minister must consult the Privacy Commissioner about—

  3. how the system is proposed to operate; and
    1. any privacy implications of its operation.

      1. The Minister of Transport may issue a certificate of approval.

      2. A certificate of approval issued under subsection (3) is secondary legislation (see Part 3 of the Legislation Act 2019 for publication requirements).

      Notes
      • Section 139AAB: inserted, on , by section 26 of the Land Transport (Road Safety) Amendment Act 2023 (2023 No 62).