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Breath Testing Device: Lion SL700: Approval of phased introduction

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A decision made 15 December 2022:

Decision Reference:  MD-HA-2022-782

Public

Subject: Approval of Lion SL700 Roadside Breath Testing

 

Report Title: Report: Lion SL700 Roadside Breath Testing

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister decided to approve the phased introduction of the Lion SL700 Roadside Breath Testing Device for use by the States of Jersey Police in accordance with the Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956.

Reason for Decision(s):

The Road Traffic (Jersey) Law 1956 provides that devices for roadside breath testing must be approved by the Minister for Home Affairs. The device currently in use, the SL500B, has been in operation for several years and continues to function well; however, an updated model, the SL700, is now available and will ultimately replace the older device.

Resource Implications: No additional resource implications. The cost of the phased introduction of the SL700 will be met from existing budgets.

 

Action Required: The States of Jersey Police to be informed of the Minister's decision.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for Home Affairs

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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