New South Wales Repealed Regulations

This legislation has been repealed.

SECURITY INDUSTRY REGULATION 2007 - REG 38

38 Vehicles used for cash in transit activities

(1) Armoured vehicles If the holder of a master licence provides persons to carry on security activities involving the protection of cash in transit, it is a condition of the master licence that any armoured vehicle used in connection with those activities must include, or be equipped with, the following features:

(a) permanent company signage or markings,

(b) ballistic protection to the crew members of the vehicle with G2 (or equivalent) rated body and glazing materials within the meaning of the Australian and New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 2343:1997, Bullet-resistant panels and elements ,

(c) a back-to-base radio with 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 mobile telephone,

(f) in relation to an armoured vehicle operated only by a 2-person crew where both crew members exit the vehicle to deliver cash--the following features:

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

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

(iii) a Global Positioning System that allows the vehicle to be remotely tracked,

(iv) portable back-to-base duress alarms for the crew,

(v) a system of secure partitioning that allows the crew to enter and exit the vehicle without exposing the crew and that restricts access to the vehicle's cargo by persons other than the crew.

(2) Other vehicles If the holder of a master licence provides persons to carry on security activities involving the protection of cash in transit, it is a condition of the master licence that any vehicle (other than an armoured vehicle) used in connection with those 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 that the cash in transit is secure,

(c) a back-to-base radio with 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 Global Positioning System that allows the vehicle to be remotely tracked,

(i) portable back-to-base duress alarms for the crew.

(3) 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 subclause (2) (a) to be a vehicle that may be used in the protection of cash in transit.

(4) An authorisation under subclause (3) remains in force for such time as is specified in the authorisation unless it is sooner revoked by the Commissioner.