Part D. Methods allowed for the examination of vehicles, aircraft security checks and aircraft security searches

The implementing rules F1prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State in accordance with Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 may allow the use of the following methods for the examination of vehicles, aircraft security checks and aircraft security searches, individually or in combination, as a primary or secondary means and under defined conditions:

1. (a)

   hand search;

2. (b)

   visual check;

3. (c)

   explosive detection dogs; and

4. (d)

   explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment.

In order to evaluate methods of examination using new technologies not foreseen at the time of adoption of this Regulation, the implementing rules prescribed by regulations made by the Secretary of State in accordance with Article 4(3) of Regulation (EC) No 300/2008 may allow the use of other methods on a trial basis and for a limited period of time on condition that such trials do not prejudice the overall levels of security.