12 NCAC 09B .0215          SUPPLEMENTAL SMI TRAINING

(a)  The supplemental speed measuring instrument (SMI) training course for law enforcement officers shall be designed to allow officers an opportunity to be certified on additional speed measuring instruments and modes, as defined in 12 NCAC 09C .0308(h), not included on the officers' initial speed measuring instrument certification. The course shall be designed to provide the trainee with the skills and knowledge to perform those tasks essential to function as an instructor or operator using the additional speed measuring instruments and modes.

(b)  Each applicant for supplemental SMI training shall:

(1)           possess a valid radar or lidar speed measuring instrument instructor or operator certification as a result of successful completion of a training course set forth in 12 NCAC 09B .0210, .0212, .0237, .0238, or .0242;

(2)           present the endorsement of a Commission-certified school director or in-service training coordinator, or agency head or his or her designee by submitting Form SMI-16, pursuant to 12 NCAC 09I .0106(a)(4);

(3)           present a copy of the applicant's active SMI operator or instructor certification, which lists the instruments and modes that the officer is certified to operate;

(4)           demonstrate proficiency in the motor-skill and performance subject areas with the instrument and modes as evidenced by completion of the Commission's SMI-1 Form, SMI-1A Form, or SMI-13 Form pursuant to 12 NCAC 09I .0106; and

(5)           for individuals seeking certification on modes which are not included on their current SMI certification, complete 240 minutes of supervised field practice for each additional mode on Form SMI-15 pursuant to 12 NCAC 09I .0106. For dual antenna instruments, 120 of the 240 minutes must be completed using each antenna.

(c)  The supplemental SMI training course required for certification on the additional instruments shall consist of a minimum of 1.5 hours of instruction, including the following topic areas and minimum hours for each:

(1)           Course Orientation                                                                                                              0.5 hour

(2)           Familiarization & Operation of Specific SMI Instruments                                         0.5 hour

(3)           Motor Skills Testing (per instrument per student)                                                        0.5 hour

(d)  Adding instruments and modes to an individual's SMI operator or instructor certification shall not extend the certification period as prescribed in 12 NCAC 09B .0308 and 09C .0308.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 17C-6;

Eff. November 1, 1981;

Readopted Eff. July 1, 1982;

Amended Eff. November 1, 2007; May 1, 2004; August 1, 2002; April 1, 1999;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. May 25, 2019;

Amended Eff. February 1, 2026.