A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT to prohibit the use of any device designed to prevent the detection of a driving violation.
The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1.  Chapter 20 of the General Statutes is amended by adding a new section to read:
"§ 20‑141.7.  Traffic regulation defeating devices prohibited.
It shall be an infraction for any person to knowingly use any device to prevent the use of traffic monitoring and detection systems. Prohibited devices include, but are not limited to, chemical sprays or plate covers designed to defeat traffic monitoring devices or electronic devices designed to defeat speed detection radar systems and speed detection laser systems. Prohibited devices do not include radar detecting or laser detecting devices. No drivers license points or insurance surcharge shall be assessed on account of violation of this section."
SECTION 2.  This act becomes effective December 1, 2005, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.