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Radar Detector, Radar Jammer and Laser Jammer Laws

Radar jammers (also called "active radar scramblers") are illegal to SELL or USE in every U.S. state, all of Canada, Mexico, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, as well as most other countries. What are your options?

Radar detectors illegal in what states is a question frequently asked. Are radar detectors illegal? Radar detector laws and laws by state are described below. Some countries are also included. The Passport 9500ci is one of the finest hidden remote radar detectors; while the Bel STi Driver and Escort Redline are 100% invisible to all radar detector detectors. We get a variety of questions on whether radar detectors are legal or illegal, especially in the US, Australia, Canada and Europe. Which radar detectors are illegal in what states? Are radar detectors illegal or legal? What states are radar detectors illegal? Are radar detectors illegal in New York, Texas, Florida or Illinois? Many answers are below, so please review the information on radar detectors, laser jammers and radar jammers below. Call us at 303-678-9101 and let us help you pick the best product for your vehicle and driving regions.

Radar detectors and laser jammers are legal in most U.S. states, but laws vary by state and by country as follows:

United States

U.S. Federal law prohibits the use of radar detectors and laser jammers in commercial vehicles crossing state lines and weighing over 10,000 pounds. Radar detectors and laser jammers are also illegal to use on any U.S. military base.

Passport 9500ix Radar Detector
Also known as the Escort 9500ix Radar Detector, this superb product won best in test at the annual Speed Measurement Labs test, which 1stRadarDetectors attends every year to find the best radar detector. The Passport 9500ix provides X, K, Ka radar detection, photo radar detector, Red Light Camera alerts, WEB updates and memory to stop alert to store front, false radar alerts. But don’t use this radar detector in Virginia or the Eastern Canadian provinces due to police radar detector detectors. If you are in VA and Eastern Canada, get the Passport 9500ci radar detector, which combines all the Passport 9500ix capabilities into a hidden remote that can not be seen or detected. And it adds laser jamming too.
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Alabama

Radar Detectors in Alabama: Radar detectors are legal to use in Alabama, however they may not be used in commercial vehicles.

Laser Jammers in Alabama: Laser jammers are legal to use in Alabama.

Alaska

Radar Detectors in Alaska: Radar detectors are legal to use in Alaska.

Laser Jammers in Alaska: Laser jammers are legal to use in Alaska.

Arizona

Radar Detectors in Arizona: Radar detectors are legal to use in Arizona.

Laser Jammers in Arizona: Laser jammers are legal to use in Arizona.

Arkansas

Radar Detectors in Arkansas: Radar detectors are legal to use in Arkansas.

Laser Jammers in Arkansas: Laser jammers are legal to use in Arkansas.

California

Radar Detectors in California: Radar detectors are legal to use in California, however it is illegal to use to hang anything from the windshield with suction cups. Drivers in California might be interested in our Radar Detector Visor Holder.

Laser Jammers in California: Laser jammers are illegal to use in California.

Colorado

Radar Detectors in Colorado: Radar detectors are legal to use in Colorado, however they may not be used in commercial vehicles.

Laser Jammers in Colorado: Laser jammers are illegal to use in Colorado.

Connecticut

Radar Detectors in Connecticut: Radar detectors are legal to use in Connecticut.

Laser Jammers in Connecticut: Laser jammers are legal to use in Connecticut.

Beltronics: Bel-STi-Driver Radar Detector
The Beltronics STi Driver Radar Detector is 100% invisible to all forms of radar detector detector (RDD), combined with excellent radar detection performance on X, K, Ka radar bands.
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Delaware

Radar Detectors in Delaware: Radar detectors are legal to use in Delaware.

Laser Jammers in Delaware: Laser jammers are legal to use in Delaware.

Florida

Radar Detectors in Florida: Radar detectors are legal to use in Florida.

Laser Jammers in Florida: Laser jammers are legal to use in Florida.

Georgia

Radar Detectors in Georgia: Radar detectors are legal to use in Georgia.

Laser Jammers in Georgia: Laser jammers are legal to use in Georgia.

Hawaii

Radar Detectors in Hawaii: Radar detectors are legal to use in Hawaii.

Laser Jammers in Hawaii: Laser jammers are legal to use in Hawaii.

Idaho

Radar Detectors in Idaho: Radar detectors are legal to use in Idaho, however they may not be used in commercial vehicles.

Laser Jammers in Idaho: Laser jammers are legal to use in Idaho.

Illinois

Radar Detectors in Illinois: Radar detectors are legal to use in Illinois, however they may not be used in commercial vehicles.

Laser Jammers in Illinois: Laser jammers are illegal to use in Illinois.

Indiana

Radar Detectors in Indiana: Radar detectors are legal to use in Indiana.

Laser Jammers in Indiana: Laser jammers are legal to use in Indiana.

Iowa

Radar Detectors in Iowa: Radar detectors are legal to use in Iowa.

Laser Jammers in Iowa: Laser jammers are legal to use in Iowa.

Passport 9500ci and Laser Jammer, Blinder M47
The Passport 9500ci Radar Detector combined with a Blinder M47 Laser Jammer is as good as it gets. Hidden installation, superb X, K, Ka radar detector, total electronic invisibility to all police radar detector detectors in the world, speed camera alerts, photo radar alerts, red light camera alerts, laser detection, laser jamming, park assist, and laser jamming that will prevent all laser guns from reading your speed while you slow down. Both the Passport 9500ci and Blinder M47 provide WEB updates, so when new speed cameras are installed in the USA or Canada, or if new laser guns come out, simply download the new software codes from your computer. If you want the best, as proven by 1stRadarDetectors at Speed Measurement Labs annual radar detector tests, this is it!
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Kansas

Radar Detectors in Kansas: Radar detectors are legal to use in Kansas, however they may not be used in commercial vehicles.

Laser Jammers in Kansas: Laser jammers are legal to use in Kansas.

Kentucky

Radar Detectors in Kentucky: Radar detectors are legal to use in Kentucky.

Laser Jammers in Kentucky: Laser jammers are legal to use in Kentucky.

Louisiana

Radar Detectors in Louisiana: Radar detectors are legal to use in Louisiana.

Laser Jammers in Louisiana: Laser jammers are legal to use in Louisiana.

Maine

Radar Detectors in Maine: Radar detectors are legal to use in Maine.

Laser Jammers in Maine: Laser jammers are legal to use in Maine.

Maryland

Radar Detectors in Maryland: Radar detectors are legal to use in Maryland, however they may not be used in commercial vehicles.

Laser Jammers in Maryland: Laser jammers are legal to use in Maryland.

Massachusetts

Radar Detectors in Massachusetts: Radar detectors are legal to use in Massachusetts.

Laser Jammers in Massachusetts: Laser jammers are legal to use in Massachusetts.

Michigan

Radar Detectors in Michigan: Radar detectors are legal to use in Michigan.

Laser Jammers in Michigan: Laser jammers are legal to use in Michigan.

Minnesota

Radar Detectors in Minnesota: Radar detectors are legal to use in Minnesota, however it is illegal to use to hang anything from the windshield with suction cups. Drivers in Minnesota might be interested in our Radar Detector Visor Holder.

Laser Jammers in Minnesota: Laser jammers are illegal to use in Minnesota.

Mississippi

Radar Detectors in Mississippi: Radar detectors are legal to use in Mississippi.

Laser Jammers in Mississippi: Laser jammers are legal to use in Mississippi.

Missouri

Radar Detectors in Missouri: Radar detectors are legal to use in Missouri, however they may not be used in commercial vehicles.

Laser Jammers in Missouri: Laser jammers are legal to use in Missouri.

Montana

Radar Detectors in Montana: Radar detectors are legal to use in Montana, however they may not be used in commercial vehicles.

Laser Jammers in Montana: Laser jammers are legal to use in Montana.

Nebraska

Radar Detectors in Nebraska: Radar detectors are legal to use in Nebraska, however they may not be used in commercial vehicles.

Laser Jammers in Nebraska: Laser jammers are illegal to use in Nebraska.

Nevada

Radar Detectors in Nevada: Radar detectors are legal to use in Nevada.

Laser Jammers in Nevada: Laser jammers are legal to use in Nevada.

New Hampshire

Radar Detectors in New Hampshire: Radar detectors are legal to use in New Hampshire.

Laser Jammers in New Hampshire: Laser jammers are legal to use in New Hampshire.

New Jersey

Radar Detectors in New Jersey: Radar detectors are legal to use in New Jersey.

Laser Jammers in New Jersey: Laser jammers are legal to use in New Jersey.

Beltronics: Bel-STi-Driver Radar Detector
The Beltronics STi Driver Radar Detector is 100% invisible to all forms of radar detector detector (RDD), combined with excellent radar detection performance on X, K, Ka radar bands.
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New Mexico

Radar Detectors in New Mexico: Radar detectors are legal to use in New Mexico.

Laser Jammers in New Mexico: Laser jammers are legal to use in New Mexico.

New York

Radar Detectors in New York: Radar detectors are legal to use in New York, however they may not be used in commercial vehicles.

Laser Jammers in New York: Laser jammers are legal to use in New York.

North Carolina

Radar Detectors in North Carolina: Radar detectors are legal to use in North Carolina.

Laser Jammers in North Carolina: Laser jammers are legal to use in North Carolina.

North Dakota

Radar Detectors in North Dakota: Radar detectors are legal to use in North Dakota.

Laser Jammers in North Dakota: Laser jammers are legal to use in North Dakota.

Ohio

Radar Detectors in Ohio: Radar detectors are legal to use in Ohio, however they may not be used in commercial vehicles.

Laser Jammers in Ohio: Laser jammers are legal to use in Ohio.

Oklahoma

Radar Detectors in Oklahoma: Radar detectors are legal to use in Oklahoma.

Laser Jammers in Oklahoma: Laser jammers are illegal to use in Oklahoma.

Oregon

Radar Detectors in Oregon: Radar detectors are legal to use in Oregon, however they may not be used in commercial vehicles.

Laser Jammers in Oregon: Laser jammers are legal to use in Oregon.

Pennsylvania

Radar Detectors in Pennsylvania: Radar detectors are legal to use in Pennsylvania.

Laser Jammers in Pennsylvania: Laser jammers are legal to use in Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island

Radar Detectors in Rhode Island: Radar detectors are legal to use in Rhode Island.

Laser Jammers in Rhode Island: Laser jammers are legal to use in Rhode Island.

South Carolina

Radar Detectors in South Carolina: Radar detectors are legal to use in South Carolina.

Laser Jammers in South Carolina: Laser jammers are legal to use in South Carolina.

South Dakota

Radar Detectors in South Dakota: Radar detectors are legal to use in South Dakota.

Laser Jammers in South Dakota: Laser jammers are legal to use in South Dakota.

Tennessee

Radar Detectors in Tennessee: Radar detectors are legal to use in Tennessee, however they may not be used in commercial vehicles.

Laser Jammers in Tennessee: Laser jammers are legal to use in Tennessee.

Texas

Radar Detectors in Texas: Radar detectors are legal to use in Texas, however they may not be used in commercial vehicles.

Laser Jammers in Texas: Laser jammers are legal to use in Texas.

Utah

Radar Detectors in Utah: Radar detectors are legal to use in Utah, however they may not be used in commercial vehicles.

Laser Jammers in Utah: Laser jammers are illegal to use in Utah.

Vermont

Radar Detectors in Vermont: Radar detectors are legal to use in Vermont.

Laser Jammers in Vermont: Laser jammers are legal to use in Vermont.

Virginia

Radar Detectors in Virginia: Radar detectors are illegal to use in Virginia.

Laser Jammers in Virginia: Laser jammers are illegal to use in Virginia.

Washington

Radar Detectors in Washington: Radar detectors are legal to use in Washington, however they may not be used in commercial vehicles.

Laser Jammers in Washington: Laser jammers are legal to use in Washington.

Washington, DC

Radar Detectors in Washington, DC: Radar detectors are illegal to use in Washington, DC.

Laser Jammers in Washington, DC: Laser jammers are illegal to use in Washington, DC.

West Virginia

Radar Detectors in West Virginia: Radar detectors are legal to use in West Virginia.

Laser Jammers in West Virginia: Laser jammers are legal to use in West Virginia.

Wisconsin

Radar Detectors in Wisconsin: Radar detectors are legal to use in Wisconsin, however they may not be used in commercial vehicles.

Laser Jammers in Wisconsin: Laser jammers are legal to use in Wisconsin.

Wyoming

Radar Detectors in Wyoming: Radar detectors are legal to use in Wyoming, however they may not be used in commercial vehicles.

Laser Jammers in Wyoming: Laser jammers are legal to use in Wyoming.

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Canada

Alberta

Radar Detectors in Alberta: Radar detectors are legal to use in Alberta.

Laser Jammers in Alberta: Laser jammers are legal to use in Alberta.

British Columbia

Radar Detectors in British Columbia: Radar detectors are legal to use in British Columbia.

Laser Jammers in British Columbia: Laser jammers are legal to use in British Columbia.

Labrador

Radar Detectors in Labrador: Radar detectors are illegal to use in Labrador.

Laser Jammers in Labrador: Laser jammers are illegal to use in Labrador.

Manitoba

Radar Detectors in Manitoba: Radar detectors are illegal to use in Manitoba.

Laser Jammers in Manitoba: Laser jammers are illegal to use in Manitoba.

New Brunswick

Radar Detectors in New Brunswick: Radar detectors are illegal to use in New Brunswick.

Laser Jammers in New Brunswick: Laser jammers are illegal to use in New Brunswick.

Newfoundland

Radar Detectors in Newfoundland: Radar detectors are illegal to use in Newfoundland.

Laser Jammers in Newfoundland: Laser jammers are illegal to use in Newfoundland.

Northwest Territories

Radar Detectors in Northwest Territories: Radar detectors are illegal to use in Northwest Territories.

Laser Jammers in Northwest Territories: Laser jammers are illegal to use in Northwest Territories.

Nova Scotia

Radar Detectors in Nova Scotia: Radar detectors are illegal to use in Nova Scotia.

Laser Jammers in Nova Scotia: Laser jammers are illegal to use in Nova Scotia.

Ontario

Radar Detectors in Ontario: Radar detectors are illegal to use in Ontario.

Laser Jammers in Ontario: Laser jammers are illegal to use in Ontario.

Prince Edward Island

Radar Detectors in Prince Edward Island: Radar detectors are illegal to use in Prince Edward Island.

Laser Jammers in Prince Edward Island: Laser jammers are illegal to use in Prince Edward Island.

Saskatchewan

Radar Detectors in Saskatchewan: Radar detectors are legal to use in Saskatchewan.

Laser Jammers in Saskatchewan: Laser jammers are legal to use in Saskatchewan.

Quebec

Radar Detectors in Quebec: Radar detectors are illegal to use in Quebec.

Laser Jammers in Quebec: Laser jammers are illegal to use in Quebec

Yukon Territory

Radar Detectors in Yukon Territory: Radar detectors are illegal to use in Yukon Territory.

Laser Jammers in Yukon Territory: Laser jammers are illegal to use in Yukon Territory

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Other Countries

Did you know? The Valentine One Radar Detector is used in USA, Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America, New Zealand and Hong Kong. You can also order the Valentine One Euro with Narrowband Ka Photo Radar, Ku, Euro K, Dual Band K/Ka POP3. Narrowband Ka is used throughout Europe and Australia as the primary photo speed trap. Ku is used in Belgium, Northern France, Eastern Europe and Taiwan. If you want a totally hidden, electronically invisible radar detector, the Bel STi-R radar detector offers Euro Ka narrowband photo radar, Euro K band, Laser, POP3, and Voice Alerts with a very compact Display. The Beltronics STi-R Radar Detector can't be detected by any police radar detector detector (RDD) in Europe, Canada, Asia or USA. The Beltronics STi-R can also be programmed for any new Ka frequency released in the future.

Australia: User of radar detectors is illegal in all states except Western Australia. They are illegal to sell, purchase or possess in South Australia, New South Wales, ACT and Victoria. Radar Detectors are illegal to use in Northern Territory, Queensland and Tasmania.The Bel STi Driver is totally invisible to police radar detector detectors. The STi Driver is identical to the STi XR and detects all radar in AU. The new Speed Camera Jammer from 1stRadarDetectors blocks Photo Radar pictures of your license plate and operates as a license plate light, when you need discretion.

Canada:: User of radar detectors and laser jammers in western provinces are legal, but eastern provinces (Labrador, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan Quebec and Yukon) of Canada are banned. The Bel STi Driver is totally invisible to police radar detector detectors. The new Photo Radar Jammer from 1stRadarDetectors blocks Speed Camera pictures of your license plate and operates as a license plate light, when you need discretion.

Egypt: User of radar detectors is illegal in Egypt.

Estonia: User of radar detectors is illegal in Estonia.

Finland: User of radar detectors is illegal in Finland.

France: User of radar detectors is illegal in France.

Germany: User of radar detectors is illegal in Germany.

Greece: User of radar detectors is illegal in Greece.

Ireland (Republic of): User of radar detectors is illegal in Ireland.

Netherlands: User of radar detectors is illegal in Netherlands.

New Zealand:User of radar detectors is legal in NZ. The STi Driver is identical to the STi XR and detects all radar in NZ. The Bel STi Driver is totally invisible to police radar detector detectors. The new Photo Radar Jammer from 1stRadarDetectors blocks Speed Camera pictures of your license plate and operates as a license plate light, when you need discretion.

Norway: User of radar detectors is illegal in Norway.

Poland: User of radar detectors is illegal in Poland.

Portugal: User of radar detectors is illegal in Portugal.

Romania: User of radar detectors is legal in Romania.

South Africa: User of radar detectors is illegal in South Africa.

Spain: User of radar detectors is illegal in Spain.

Sweden: User of radar detectors is illegal in Sweden.

Switzerland: User of radar detectors is illegal in Switzerland. The Bel STi Driver is totally invisible to police radar detector detectors. The new Photo Radar Jammer from 1stRadarDetectors blocks Speed Camera pictures of your license plate and operates as a license plate light, when you need discretion.

Taiwan: User of radar detectors is illegal in Taiwan.

Turkey: User of radar detectors is illegal in Turkey.

United Kingdom: User of radar detectors is legal in United Kingdom. The Bel STi Driver is totally invisible to police radar detector detectors. The new Speed Camera Jammer from 1stRadarDetectors blocks Photo Radar pictures of your license plate and operates as a license plate light, when you need discretion.

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