Utah § 6a-609 - Radar jamming devices and jamming radar prohibited -- Defense -- Exceptions -- Penalties.
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§ 6a-609. Radar jamming devices and jamming radar prohibited -- Defense -- Exceptions -- Penalties.
41-6a-609. Radar jamming devices and jamming radar prohibited -- Defense -- Exceptions -- Penalties.
| (1) | As used in this section, "radar jamming device" means any instrument or mechanism designed or intended to interfere with the radar or any laser that is used by law enforcement personnel to measure the speed of a motor vehicle on a highway. |
| (3) | It is an affirmative defense to a charge under Subsection (2)(a) that the radar jamming device was in an inoperative condition or could not be readily used at the time of the arrest or citation. |
| (4) | This section does not apply to law enforcement personnel acting in their official capacity. |
| (5) | A person who violates this section is guilty of an infraction. |
Amended by Chapter 303, 2016 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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