Proclamation under the Traffic Offence Detection Devices (New Arrangements) Act 2002 (TAS)

Traffic Offence Detection Devices (New Arrangements) Act 2002 is set to commence. The proclamation was issued by the Governor in and over the State of Tasmania and its Dependencies in the Commonwealth of Australia, with the advice of the Executive Council. The Minister for Infrastructure, J. G. Cox, signed the proclamation, which was displayed and numbered in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953. The proclamation was notified in the Gazette on 16 October 2002 and is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources.

The primary legal issue addressed in this proclamation is the commencement date of the Traffic Offence Detection Devices (New Arrangements) Act 2002. The proclamation establishes 1 November 2002 as the effective date of the Act, following the prescribed legislative process. This determination is critical for ensuring that all relevant parties are aware of the date from which the new arrangements and provisions of the Act will apply.

In issuing this proclamation, the court or relevant authority exercised its power under section 2 of the Traffic Offence Detection Devices (New Arrangements) Act 2002. The proclamation clearly states the date of commencement, providing certainty and clarity for the enforcement and compliance requirements associated with the new arrangements for traffic offence detection devices in Tasmania. By setting a specific commencement date, the proclamation ensures that there is no ambiguity or confusion regarding when the new legal framework becomes operative. This precise timing is essential for maintaining public safety and regulatory compliance within the state.

As a result of this proclamation, the Traffic Offence Detection Devices (New Arrangements) Act 2002 will commence on 1 November 2002. This decision aligns with the legislative intent and administrative processes required for the effective implementation of the new traffic offence detection device arrangements in Tasmania.