Nevada § 459.920 - Prerequisites for operation or display of radar gun or similar device
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 459.920 — Prerequisites for operation or display of radar gun or similar device, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 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.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 459.920
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 459.920 cover?
Section 459.920 ("Prerequisites for operation or display of radar gun or similar device") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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