New York · New York Vehicle and Traffic Law (VAT)
N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 397: Equipping motor vehicles with radio receiving sets capable of receiving signals on the frequencies allocated for police use
What this law says, in plain English
It is unlawful for non-police persons to equip vehicles with police radio receivers, use such equipped vehicles, or interfere with police radio transmissions without a permit. Violations are misdemeanors punishable by up to $1,000 fine and/or six months imprisonment.
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