FAC Mobile Infared Transmitter (MIRT)

[George]

http://galls.crossmediaservices.com/...rchtext%3dMIRT


What would be the laws on this in your state if you pulled over someone who has one of these thingy-ma-bobs on their dash?

[ChesCopPodz]

I honestly don't think there are any.

[txinvestigator1]

It is restricted to Public Safety Agency sales only. Galls will not sell it to individuals.

[Johninaustin]

390 bucks. For a gadget that will only change a half dozen locations in the whole city. (The stop lights outside The emergency rooms)

If I EVER see one, (And recognise it for what it is) :D The charge would be Interfering with a Traffic Control Device.

Radar Detectors, etc, I love it when folks "pre fine" themselves.

[lindat2957]

CVC 21464(b)- No person shall use, and no vehicle, other than authorized emergency vehicle, shall be equipped with, any device capable of sending a signal that interrupts or changes the sequence pattern of an official traffic control signal...
Penalty- cause injury or death (on top of manslaughter charges) state prison/or county jail time
no injury- fine up to $3,000 and by by gadget....aka thingy ma bob

[JD45]

CVC 21464(b)- No person shall use, and no vehicle, other than authorized emergency vehicle, shall be equipped with, any device capable of sending a signal that interrupts or changes the sequence pattern of an official traffic control signal...
Penalty- cause injury or death (on top of manslaughter charges) state prison/or county jail time
no injury- fine up to $3,000 and by by gadget....aka thingy ma bob

I didn't look it up, but am assuming its a misdemeanor not an ifraction charge or is it dependant on if there are injuries or not?

[lindat2957]

I didn't look it up, but am assuming its a misdemeanor not an ifraction charge or is it dependant on if there are injuries or not?

I am not thrilled by how the new code books lay it out. But by the verbage only the injury/death is the wobler, the other still appears to be an infraction
with a very heft fine.

[JD45]

I am not thrilled by how the new code books lay it out. But by the verbage only the injury/death is the wobler, the other still appears to be an infraction
with a very heft fine.

Reminds me of the divided highway section. It goes from I/M/F as well...

[samseed101]

In Maine, it is a misdemeanor and you will be arrested for it. And of course, the car will be towed and any illegal devides taken.

§2057-A. Preemptive traffic light devices prohibited

1. Definitions. As used in this section, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings.

A. "Lighted traffic control device" means a traffic control device conforming to the requirements of section 2057, subsection 1. [2003, c. 633, §6 (new).]


B. "Preemptive traffic light device" means a device capable of altering or interrupting the normal cycle of a lighted traffic control device or equipment associated with the functionality of a lighted traffic control device. [2003, c. 633, §6 (new).]

[2003, c. 633, §6 (new).]

2. Violation. A person commits a Class E crime if that person possesses a preemptive traffic light device or operates or allows the operation of a motor vehicle, vehicle, motorized wheelchair, electric personal mobility device, scooter or bicycle equipped with a preemptive traffic light device.

[lindat2957]

Reminds me of the divided highway section. It goes from I/M/F as well...

It does.....my opmion on the topic could take up a whole board, so I shall stop

[George]

What is this I/M/F thing? :confused:

[sbrad]

We have a law specifically forbidding it's use by the general motoring public. I'm too lazy to look it up.

[JD45]

What is this I/M/F thing? :confused:

Infraction
Misdemeanor
Felony

[George]

Ahhh.

Anyhoo, thanks for the replies! :p

[Valor55]

Dang! I'm gonna get one for my police car for just cruising around. The lights here are infuriating. :D