Nevada Scanner Laws
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As far as I know there is no State law forbidding the possession or use of a scanner in a motor vehicle inside Nevada. Just use good judgement when monitoring in a mobile or walking environment when around people. Don't call undue attention to yourself.
als365
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This is by no means the official word, but when I used to live in Florida, the law was that you could have a scanner in your vehicle if you were a licensed HAM radio operator, emergency worker, or you had a special letter authorizing you to have one in your vehicle. It may be the same here. I don’t really pay attention since I’m a VFF and EMT and have enough scanners to qualify as a police department emergency dispatch center. Please remember that no matter what your “title” is, it is illegal to use a police scanner to aid you in committing a crime (not to mention the crime is illegal too).
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There was a move afoot during the last legislature to tighten up frequency lists etc. making them classified documents by Mr. Perkins of Las Vegas, but cooler and smarter heads prevailed. There is nothing in the NRS or NAC that regulates scanner possession or use in a vehicle at this time. Just don't do something stupid, like hang out near a stakeout etc.
Enjoy your time in Nevada!
There was a move afoot during the last legislature to tighten up frequency lists etc. making them classified documents by Mr. Perkins of Las Vegas, but cooler and smarter heads prevailed. There is nothing in the NRS or NAC that regulates scanner possession or use in a vehicle at this time. Just don't do something stupid, like hang out near a stakeout etc.
Enjoy your time in Nevada!
Pro-95
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Nevada does have a "catch-all" law on the books that basically says if you, while in the act of operating a motor vehicle, are distracted from your safe operation of a motor vehicle or if your actions other than operating a motor vehicle impairs your ability to operate the motor vehicle, you can be cited.
This is the catch-all law that allows law enforement to cite people on cell phones or using their laptop or operating a radio. So don't become too distracted while listening in or inputing frequencies while driving and you should be ok.
This is the catch-all law that allows law enforement to cite people on cell phones or using their laptop or operating a radio. So don't become too distracted while listening in or inputing frequencies while driving and you should be ok.
JimMayhugh
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While I couldn't find anything in the NRS or Clark County Code, I did find some local restrictions:
Henderson Municipal Code:
City of Las Vegas:
Whether these ordinances are actually enforced or not is questionable, but the fact remains that they are on the books, and a violation is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to a $1000 fine, six months in jail, or both.
Henderson Municipal Code:
City of Las Vegas:
Whether these ordinances are actually enforced or not is questionable, but the fact remains that they are on the books, and a violation is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to a $1000 fine, six months in jail, or both.
RFGUY
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Since your A.M. broadcast receiver, the one that came with the car tunes to 1600KC, everyone is in violation.
This is a blue law from the days when Police Departments broadcast from 1600KC to 1800KC back in the 1940s and 1950s.
If you get an Amateur license, no one can bother you, unless you should interfere in some way or for that matter tell someone what you heard on that scanner you have.
Actually, I don't think you should worry at all!
This is a blue law from the days when Police Departments broadcast from 1600KC to 1800KC back in the 1940s and 1950s.
If you get an Amateur license, no one can bother you, unless you should interfere in some way or for that matter tell someone what you heard on that scanner you have.
Actually, I don't think you should worry at all!
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