AS 2898.2-2003 pdf free download.Radar speed detection – Part2:Operational procedures.
1.1 SCOPE
This Standard sets out the procedures to be followed when using a radar device to measure the speed of a target for law enforcement or for scientific measurement.
1.2 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this Standard is to provide operational requirements for radar speed detection devices and training of operators of such devices in order to ensure uniformity of practice in their use.
1.3 APPLICATION
‘I’his Standard is applicable to the use of radar devices complying with AS 2898.1.
1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
The following Standards are referred to in this Standard:
AS
2898 Radar speed detection
2898.1 Part 1: Functional requirements and definitions
4691 Laser-based speed detection devices
4691.2 Part 2: Operational procedures
1.5 DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this Standard, the definitions set out in AS 2898.1 apply.
2.1 OPERATOR
For the purpose of law enforcement, the operator of the radar device shall he a person trained in accordance with Appendix A and authorized to use radar devices to measure the speed of objects.
Records of persons authorized to use radar devices to measure the speed of objects shall be maintained.
The authorization of an operator shall lapse if the operator has not used a radar speed detection device for more than 12 months. Such an operator may be authorized following an appropriate period of retraining.
NOTES:
1 The authorizing body is the body with the responsibility for enforcing laws relating to speed at the location where the radar device is to be used.
2 Speed measurements taken by persons other than authorized operators are not considered to be valid for the purpose of this Standard unless such persons are under training and are being directly supervised by an authorized operator.
2.2 EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATION
2.2.1 Testing authority
Each testing authority shall be an organization or company recognized as being competent to carry’ out electronic testing in accordance with this Standard.
2.2.2 Frequency of testing
The radar device shall not be used unless it has been tested and certified by a testing authority as meeting the requirements set out in Clause 2.2.3 and been sealed by the testing authority within the past 1 2 months.
2.2.3 Testing procedure
The testing procedure shall ascertain that—
(a) the device is correctly calibrated in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions; and
(b) speed measurements within the accuracy specified in Clause 2.5.2 of the true speed are determinable.AS 2898.2-2003 pdf free download.