Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 464 - GEORGIA PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING COUNCIL
Chapter 464-10 - CERTIFICATION OF SPEED DETECTION DEVICE OPERATORS AND INSTRUCTORS
Rule 464-10-.01 - Forms of Certification, Requirements for Operator Certification. Amended
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
For the purpose of these rules there shall be four forms of certification by which an officer may become certified to operate speed detection devices as defined in the rules:
(a) VASCAR Certification- to be certified as a VASCAR operator an officer must: (1) complete a VASCAR Training Course approved by the Council and taught by a certified instructor; (2) meet the necessary certification requirements as approved by Council.
(b) RADAR Certification- to be certified as a RADAR operator an officer must: (1) satisfactorily complete a RADAR Training Course approved by the Council and taught by a certified instructor; (2) meet the necessary certification and re-certification requirements (to include refresher training) as approved by the Council.
(c) Electronic Digital Speed Computer Timing Device (EDST) and Stopwatch Certification- to be certified as an EDST/Stopwatch operator, and officer must: (1) satisfactorily complete an EDST/Stopwatch training course, as approved by Council, or satisfactorily complete a VASCAR Training Course as approved by Council; (2) meet the necessary certification requirements as approved by Council.
(d) LIDAR Certification- to be certified as a LIDAR operator an officer must: (1) satisfactorily complete a LIDAR Training Course approved by the Council and taught by a certified instructor; (2) meet the necessary certification and recertification requirements (to include refresher training) as approved by Council.
O.C.G.A. § 35-8-7(23).
