Sec. 547.616. RADAR INTERFERENCE DEVICES; OFFENSE. (a) In this section, "radar interference device" means a device, a mechanism, an instrument, or equipment that is designed, manufactured, used, or intended to be used to interfere with, scramble, disrupt, or otherwise cause to malfunction a radar or laser device used to measure the speed of a motor vehicle by a law enforcement agency of this state or a political subdivision of this state, including a "radar jamming device," "jammer," "scrambler," or "diffuser." The term does not include a ham radio, band radio, or similar electronic device.
(b) A person, other than a law enforcement officer in the discharge of the officer's official duties, may not use, attempt to use, install, operate, or attempt to operate a radar interference device in a motor vehicle operated by the person.
(c) A person may not purchase, sell, or offer for sale a radar interference device to be used in a manner described by Subsection (b).
(d) A person who violates this section commits an offense. An offense under this subsection is a Class C misdemeanor.
Added by Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 739 (H.B. 1116), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 7 - Vehicles and Traffic
Subtitle C - Rules of the Road
Chapter 547 - Vehicle Equipment
Subchapter K. Provisions Relating to Other Vehicle Equipment
Section 547.601. Safety Belts Required
Section 547.602. Mirrors Required
Section 547.603. Windshield Wipers Required
Section 547.604. Muffler Required
Section 547.605. Emission Systems Required
Section 547.606. Safety Guards or Flaps Required
Section 547.607. Fire Extinguisher Required
Section 547.608. Safety Glazing Material Required
Section 547.609. Required Label for Sunscreening Devices
Section 547.610. Safe Air-Conditioning Equipment Required; Sale of Noncomplying Vehicle
Section 547.611. Use of Certain Video Equipment and Television Receivers
Section 547.612. Restrictions on Use and Sale of Tires
Section 547.613. Restrictions on Windows
Section 547.614. Restrictions on Airbags
Section 547.615. Recording Devices
Section 547.616. Radar Interference Devices; Offense
Section 547.617. Motorcycle and Moped Footrests and Handholds Required
Section 547.618. Equipment Required for Certain Automated Motor Vehicles