Iowa Code § 321.232
Speed detection jamming devices — penalty
Redline — January 1, 2012 → current.View current text →
Current — January 1, 2015
As of January 1, 2012
1. A person shall not sell, operate or possess a radar jamming device, except as otherwise provided in this section, when the device is in a vehicle operated on the highways of this state or the device is held for sale in this state.
1. A person shall not sell, operate, or possess a speed detection jamming device, except as otherwise provided in this section, when the device is in a vehicle operated on the highways of this state or the device is held for sale in this state.
2. This section does not apply to radar speed measuring devices purchased by, held for purchase for, or operated by peace officers using the devices in their official duties.
2. This section does not apply to speed measuring devices purchased by, held for purchase for, or operated by peace officers using the devices in performance of their official duties.
3. A radar jamming device may be seized by a peace officer subject to forfeiture as provided by chapter 809 or 809A.
3. A speed detection jamming device sold, operated, or possessed in violation of subsection 1 may be seized by a peace officer and is subject to forfeiture as provided by chapter 809 or 809A.
4. For the purposes of this section “radar jamming device” means any mechanism designed or used to transmit radio waves in the electromagnetic wave spectrum to interfere with the reception of those emitted from a device used by peace officers of this state to measure the speed of motor vehicles on the highways of this state and which is not designed for two-way transmission and cannot transmit in plain language.
4. For the purposes of this section:
a. “Speed detection jamming device” means any active or passive device, instrument, mechanism, or equipment that is designed or intended to interfere with, disrupt, or scramble the radar or laser that is used by a peace officer to measure the speed of motor vehicles. “Speed detection jamming device” does not include equipment that is legal under federal communications commission regulations, such as a citizens’ band radio, a ham radio, or other similar electronic equipment.
b. “Speed measuring device” includes but is not limited to devices commonly known as radar speed meters or laser speed meters.
[81 Acts, ch 109, §1]
[81 Acts, ch 109, §1]
96 Acts, ch 1133, §41
96 Acts, ch 1133, §41; 2013 Acts, ch 140, §158
Referred to in
For applicable scheduled fines, see §805.8A, subsection 14, paragraph g
For applicable scheduled fines, see §805.8A, subsection 14, paragraph g
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