1. (a) The RADAR Instructor Training course shall be designed to provide the trainee with the skills and knowledge to perform the function of a criminal justice RADAR instructor. The RADAR Instructor Training course shall consist of a minimum of 60 hours of classroom instruction and motor-skill performance testing. This course shall be for a period not to exceed six consecutive weeks. If the Governor declares a State of Emergency pursuant to G.S. 166A-19.3(19), the Director of the Criminal Justice Standards Division shall allow additional breaks in a specific course delivery when the Director determines that doing so is necessary based on consideration of the following factors:

   1. (1) Whether instruction has begun in the course or whether course initiation may be postponed;
   2. (2) The risk of harm to students that may be caused by continuation of the course;
   3. (3) Whether those enrolled in the course have been or will likely be called to action to help address the State of Emergency;
   4. (4) The specific need for the waiver; and

   5. (5) The degree of benefit to the public in allowing a break in instruction.

      Notice of waivers granted pursuant to the Section shall be posted on the CJETS website https://ncdoj.gov/law-enforcement-training/criminal-justice/. The waivers granted pursuant to this Section shall only apply to courses that began, or were in effect, during the effective period of the State of Emergency.

2. (b) The RADAR Instructor Training course shall include the following identified topic areas and minimum instructional hours for each area:

   1. (1) Orientation 2 Hours
   2. (2) Introduction to RADAR Training 2 Hours
   3. (3) Speed Offenses and Speed Enforcement 4 Hours
   4. (4) Basic Principles of RADAR Speed Measurement 6 Hours
   5. (5) North Carolina Administrative Code and SMI Forms 8 Hours
   6. (6) Legal and Operational Considerations 8 Hours
   7. (7) Familiarization and Operation of Specific RADAR Instruments 16 Hours
   8. (8) Courtroom Preparation 4 Hours
   9. (9) Motor-Skill Performance Testing 8 Hours
   10. (10) Course Review 2 Hours

3. (c) Each applicant for the RADAR Instructor Training course shall:

   1. (1) Present the endorsement of a Commission-certified school director or agency executive officer or his designee;
   2. (2) Possess current criminal justice instructor certification as required in 12 NCAC 09B .0302; and
   3. (3) Possess a current RADAR operator certification.

4. (d) The RADAR Instructor Re-Certification Training course shall consist of a minimum of 18 hours of classroom instruction and motor-skill performance testing and not exceed one week. Each RADAR Instructor Re-Certification Training course shall include the following identified topic areas and minimum instructional hours for each area:

   1. (1) Orientation 1 Hour
   2. (2) Speed Offenses and Speed Enforcement 1 Hour
   3. (3) Basic Principles of RADAR Speed Measurement 1.5 Hours
   4. (4) North Carolina Administrative Code and SMI Forms 2 Hours
   5. (5) Legal and Operational Considerations 1.5 Hours
   6. (6) Familiarization and Operation of Specific RADAR Instruments 3 Hours
   7. (7) Motor-Skill Performance Testing 8 Hours

5. (e) Each applicant for the RADAR Instructor Re-Certification Training course shall:

   1. (1) Possess current criminal justice instructor certification as required in 12 NCAC 09B .0302;
   2. (2) Have been certified as a RADAR instructor within the three years preceding the completion date of the re-certification course; and
   3. (3) Present the endorsement of a Commission-certified school director, agency executive officer, or his designee.
6. (f) The North Carolina Justice Academy is the only Commission-accredited school authorized to administer the RADAR Instructor and RADAR Instructor Re-Certification Training Courses.

History Note: Authority G.S. 17C‑6;
Eff. November 1, 1981;
Readopted w/change Eff. July 1, 1982;
Amended Eff. January 1, 2006; April 1, 1999; November 1, 1998; August 1, 1995; July 1, 1989; February 1, 1987; August 1, 1984;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 25, 2019;
Amended Eff. October 1, 2025.