The Center announced new guidelines for radar devices that measure vehicle speed in an effort to improve road safety and guarantee equitable traffic enforcement. Legal Metrology officials must verify and stamp all radar-based speed measurement devices, under the regulations announced by the Department of Consumer Affairs, an official release said. According to the statement, industries and enforcement organizations will have enough time to adhere to the regulations once they go into effect on July 1, 2025. This will improve openness, public confidence, and the integrity of law enforcement by guaranteeing that such devices are precise, calibrated, and consistent with the law.
According to the statement, verified radar systems are essential for uses like preventing accidents, monitoring traffic speed, and reducing wear and tear on road infrastructure. Radar devices measure vehicle speed with extreme precision by utilizing technologies such as Doppler radar. These regulations outline specific technical and safety specifications that guarantee accurate calibration, steady performance in a range of environmental circumstances, and anti-tampering measures. According to the statement, such actions will promote a culture of technology dependability and legal responsibility. Based on the international standard OIML R 91, a group with technical inputs drafted these regulations.
