§39 Traffic signal preemption transmitters

Summary

Makes it a crime to sell or to use a device that can change traffic lights when the sale or use affects commerce between states or with other countries. If someone knowingly sells one to a person who is not allowed, the seller can be fined or jailed up to 1 year. An unauthorized user can be fined or jailed up to 6 months. Traffic signal preemption transmitter — a device that changes a traffic light’s timing or sequence. Nonqualifying user — a person not acting for a government agency or an authorized private company that provides services like fire, police, EMS, transit, or maintenance; classroom or instructional use is excluded.