459.920 - Prerequisites for operation or display of radar gun or similar device. - Nevada Statutes

459.920  Prerequisites for operation or display of radar gun or similar device.

      1.  A person or governmental entity shall not operate or display or cause to be operated or displayed a radar gun or similar device unless it is:

      (a) Or was at the time of purchase, on the Conforming Product List of the International Association of Chiefs of Police; and

      (b) Inspected at least every 3 years to determine whether its level of power and structural integrity comply with the minimum performance specifications for that model established by the United States Department of Transportation.

      2.  Any person or governmental entity that causes to be operated or displayed a radar gun or similar device that emits nonionizing radiation shall adopt procedures for its use that protect the health and safety of the operator of the radar gun or device.

      3.  A peace officer must successfully complete a course of training in the proper use of a radar gun or similar device approved by the Peace Officers’ Standards and Training Commission before the peace officer may be authorized to operate a radar gun or similar device.

      (Added to NRS by 1993, 1152; A 1999, 2430; 2007, 92)