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Radar Jamming Devices

By Baker Associates

Despite widespread sale over the Internet and in flea markets nationwide, it is unlawful in the state of Tennessee to knowingly possess, sell, use, or operate a radar jamming device, jammer or scrambler that is designed or intended to interfere with, disrupt, or scramble the radar or laser used by law enforcement agencies and officers to measure the speed of motor vehicles. Active use of a radar jamming device for the purpose of interfering with the radar signal of law enforcement officers is a Class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to six months in jail and/or a $500 fine. Any other offense relating to a radar tracking device is a Class C misdemeanor, which carries a $50 fine and up to 30 days in jail. Federal criminal offenses for use or sale of a radar tracking device are much more severe...continue to full post

Full post as published by Tennessee Criminal Lawyer Blog on June 23, 2009 (boomark / email).