Taxi safety and security systems

Taxi cameras

All taxis in NSW are required to have security cameras.

The specifications for taxi camera systems (pdf 258KB) are available.

Transport for NSW has engaged AMTAC Professional Services Pty Ltd to determine if camera models met the specifications.

The following camera models have been issued a Certificate of Compliance by AMTAC:

• Askari Model G1 (pdf 423KB)
• VerifEye Australia Pty Ltd Model TaxiCam MKIV Rev G (pdf 383KB)

In choosing a camera it remains the purchaser's responsibility to ensure that the camera meets the required specifications.

Taxi security system specifications

• Specifications for Taxi Security Systems 2010 (pdf 258KB)
• Specifications for Taxi Security Systems 2010 - Gazette Notice (pdf 3MB)
• Bulletin Update 01 - Taxi Security Systems (pdf 73KB)
• Guidelines for the use of security cameras in New South Wales taxis (pdf 326KB)
• Security camera systems for taxis prior to 1 July 2010 (pdf 50KB) (extract from the New South Wales Government Gazette No. 113; 20 July 2001.)

Installation of taxi security systems

Please ensure that the person you engage to install your taxi security system is licensed under the Security Industry Act 1997. The Security Industry Registry site allows you to verify an existing security licence.