C-24.2, r. 1.001 - Regulation respecting the application of various provisions concerning detection systems

Updated to 1 July 2024

This document has official status.

chapter C-24.2, r. 1.001

Regulation respecting the application of various provisions concerning detection systems

Highway Safety Code

(chapter C-24.2, s. 602.2).

CHAPTER I PROVISIONS OF THE HIGHWAY SAFETY CODE WITH WHICH COMPLIANCE MAY BE MONITORED BY MEANS OF A DETECTION SYSTEM

S.Q. 2024, c. 10, s. 42.

1. Compliance with the following provisions may be monitored by means of a detection system:

(1)  with respect to compliance with speed limits: the second paragraph of section 299, sections 303.2 and 328, the third paragraph of section 329 and sections 496.4 and 496.7 of the Highway Safety Code (chapter C-24.2); and

(2)  with respect to compliance with stops at red lights: section 359 of the Code.

S.Q. 2024, c. 10, s. 42.

Not in force

CHAPTER II FAILURES TO COMPLY GIVING RISE TO THE IMPOSITION OF A MONETARY ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTY

S.Q. 2024, c. 10, s. 42.

Not in force

2. In the case of a failure to comply with the second paragraph of section 299, section 328, the third paragraph of section 329 or sections 496.4 and 496.7 of the Highway Safety Code (chapter C-24.2) observed by means of a detection system, a monetary administrative penalty may be imposed on the owner of the road vehicle with which the failure to comply was committed, in the amount of $30, plus

(1)  if the speed exceeds the speed limit by 1 to 20 km/h, $10 for each 5 km/h by which the speed exceeds the speed limit;

(2)  if the speed exceeds the speed limit by 21 to 30 km/h, $15 for each 5 km/h by which the speed exceeds the speed limit;

(3)  if the speed exceeds the speed limit by 31 to 45 km/h, $20 for each 5 km/h by which the speed exceeds the speed limit; or

(4)  if the speed exceeds the speed limit by 46 to 59 km/h, $25 for each 5 km/h by which the speed exceeds the speed limit.

No monetary administrative penalty may be imposed in the case of a failure to comply with the provisions set out in the first paragraph in the following cases:

(1)  in a zone where the maximum authorized speed limit is 60 km/h or less, if the speed of the road vehicle measured by means of a detection system is 40 km/h or more over the posted speed limit;

(2)  in a zone where the maximum authorized speed limit is over 60 km/h but not over 90 km/h, if the speed of the road vehicle measured by means of a detection system is 50 km/h or more over the posted speed limit;

(3)  in a zone where the maximum authorized speed limit is over 90 km/h, if the speed of the road vehicle measured by means of a detection system is 60 km/h or more over the posted speed limit;

(4)  in a school zone, during the school period within the meaning of the Regulation to govern the establishment of school zones and define the school period (chapter C-24.2, r. 24.01); or

(5)  in a place where, in accordance with section 303.1, signs or signals indicate, for the duration of work for the construction or maintenance of a public highway, a speed limit to be respected other than the prescribed speed limit.

S.Q. 2024, c. 10, s. 42.

CHAPTER III ELEMENTS OF A PHOTOGRAPH OR SERIES OF PHOTOGRAPHS THAT ARE PROOF OF THEIR ACCURACY

S.Q. 2024, c. 10, s. 42.

3. The photograph or series of photographs taken by a detection system is proof of the accuracy of the following elements that are affixed to or visible in one or more of the photographs:

(1)  the place where the photograph or series of photographs was taken, with reference to an identifier or otherwise;

(2)  the date and time on which the photograph was taken;

(3)  the road vehicle; and

(4)  the registration plate number of the road vehicle.

S.Q. 2024, c. 10, s. 42.

4. The photograph or series of photographs taken by a detection system is also proof of the accuracy of the following elements that are affixed to or visible in one or more of the photographs:

(1)  if the detection system is used to measure or calculate speed,

(a)  the authorized speed limit, except the speed limit set under any of sections 299, 303.1 and 329, and

(b)  the speed of the road vehicle recorded by the detection system; and

(2)  if the detection system is used to monitor traffic at red lights, the traffic light involved.

S.Q. 2024, c. 10, s. 42.

REFERENCES

S.Q. 2024, c. 10, s. 42