Approved in-vehicle security camera systems for taxis

The Land Transport Rule: Operator Licensing 2007 requires taxis operating in major towns and cities to have:

• mandatory in-vehicle camera systems
• mandatory telecommunications systems to include 24-hour, seven-days-a week monitoring from a fixed location, and an emergency alert and response facility.

Approved in-vehicle security camera systems

The following have been approved as in-vehicle security camera systems for the purpose of the Land Transport Rule: Operator Licensing 2007.

* This in-vehicle security camera system is currently under review by the NZ Transport Agency to ensure that it meets all the requirements of a taxi camera as required by the Land Transport Rule: Operator Licensing Amendment (2) 2010.

In-service security camera certifiers

Bentech Limited
Carl BentonBentech
7 Colombo Street, Frankton, Hamilton 
021 369422
cameratesting@bentech.co.nz

Electronic Design Solutions
Brent Brown 
9 Titoki Place, Pukete, Hamilton
07 849 0069
brent.brown@clear.net.nz

How to get approval for a camera system

Read the guides below to find out what is required and how to get your system approved. 

Guidelines for suppliers of in-vehicle security camera systems for taxis in New Zealand
Application for the approval of an in-vehicle taxi camera security system for New Zealand

Information for purchasing a camera system

There are important things you should note when purchasing an in-vehicle security camera system:

• There is no limit to the number of camera systems that the Transport Agency may approve.
• The Transport Agency will be updating the list regularly as new approvals are made.
• The camera system you install must be a system approved by the Transport Agency. Do not consider installing a system which is not approved.
• The above approvals are based on the requirements defined in the Land Transport Rule: Operator Licensing 2007.
• The Transport Agency has no preference as to which camera system is the best.
• The Transport Agency does not provide any assurances in regards to the quality or on-going performance of any approved system; or the reputation of any supplier.
• The Transport Agency advises purchasers to thoroughly investigate prices, service provision, warranty options and special features of each camera system.
• The Transport Agency also advises purchasers to be sure that suitable maintenance and product support for the system is readily available.

Audio recording of passengers in taxis

The Transport Agency and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner (OPC) have raised concerns about the use of audio recording in taxis. Please read the following letter and factsheet to ensure you are aware of these issues.

If a taxi organisation would like clarification about the general issues raised by this matter under the Act, then it can contact the OPC's enquiry line on 0800 803 909 or email enquiries@privacy.org.nz.

Audio recording of passengers in taxis (letter from the NZ Transport Agency)
Guidance for taxi organisations on audio recording (factsheet from the Privacy Commissioner) 

More information

Read the Operator Licensing Amendment (No 2) 2010 questions and answers

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