R Radar Detector Legal?

BoneStock · 10-04-2006, 03:11 PM

Just curious if anyone's been pulled over for having a radar detector mounted on their windshield. I feel like it's illegal but would like the facts.

6spdChick · 10-04-2006, 03:14 PM

I'm pretty sure it's different in each state I'd call your local Police Department and ask.

***calircr*** · 10-04-2006, 03:15 PM

there are plenty of threads on here regarding detectors and stuff. do a little search for 'em. In cali, not illegal. I think 99% sure that jammers are illegal in CA.

BlueSi · 10-04-2006, 03:16 PM

It's legal everywhere except VA and DC as far as I know. Don't get caught with one there. $75 ticket I believe.

***Jaranath*** · 10-04-2006, 03:35 PM

Radar detectors are legal in most states, but check to be sure. Things change and internet information can be outdated.

Radar jammers are illegal in ALL states. It is a federal offense to use one.

Last I read, laser jammers are legal in most or all states. If you're serious about evading laser radar and know it is frequently used in your area, then a laser jammer is your only realistic defense...laser detectors cannot warn you quickly enough to avoid a ticket.

striker_1818 · 10-04-2006, 03:36 PM

Illegal in VA, DC and MD...

**ethlar** · 10-04-2006, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by striker_1818

Illegal in VA, DC and MD...

Since when in MD, I used to have one down there... not anymore seeing as it did me no good.

Im better off without.

BlueSi · 10-04-2006, 04:21 PM

You can have them in MD.

BoneStock · 10-04-2006, 06:26 PM

super cool info, now no more worries for me cuz i'm from CAli.
Thx guys.

***CaliGuy*** · 10-04-2006, 06:35 PM

Radar detectors are LEGAL in California...however, some municipalities have ordinances against them...like 6speed said check with teh local cops...just call the buisnees line. Radar Jammers are ILLEGAL in California...Its alsoILLEGAL to have anything in your windshield (including airfreshners and radar detectors).

10-04-2006, 03:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
BoneStock Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sactown, CAli Posts: 467 Tomz iTrader: 0 / 0%	R Radar Detector Legal? Just curious if anyone's been pulled over for having a radar detector mounted on their windshield. I feel like it's illegal but would like the facts.

10-04-2006, 03:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
*calircr* Giants, GO! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,837 iTrader: 5 / 100%	there are plenty of threads on here regarding detectors and stuff. do a little search for 'em. In cali, not illegal. I think 99% sure that jammers are illegal in CA. __________________ "Porto-Potty Splash back is Gross!" 2008 Toys For Tots On 8thcivic.com

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*CaliGuy* VIP Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: SoCal Age: 30 Posts: 10,520 J. M. back by popular demand! iTrader: 4 / 100%	Radar detectors are LEGAL in California...however, some municipalities have ordinances against them...like 6speed said check with teh local cops...just call the buisnees line. Radar Jammers are ILLEGAL in California...Its alsoILLEGAL to have anything in your windshield (including airfreshners and radar detectors). __________________ Visit my city! Free vagin for every resident (in direct contrast to the other cities that only provide free Fleshlites!) http://eat-mykhram.myminicity.com/

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10-04-2006, 03:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
6spdChick Senior Member Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,528 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I'm pretty sure it's different in each state I'd call your local Police Department and ask.

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BlueSi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NOVA Posts: 165 iTrader: 0 / 0%	It's legal everywhere except VA and DC as far as I know. Don't get caught with one there. $75 ticket I believe.

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*Jaranath* 8 arms and a beak Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 32 Posts: 861 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Radar detectors are legal in most states, but check to be sure. Things change and internet information can be outdated. Radar jammers are illegal in ALL states. It is a federal offense to use one. Last I read, laser jammers are legal in most or all states. If you're serious about evading laser radar and know it is frequently used in your area, then a laser jammer is your only realistic defense...laser detectors cannot warn you quickly enough to avoid a ticket.

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striker_1818 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Farmingdale, New York Age: 23 Posts: 9,702 I HATE Stephanie iTrader: 18 / 100%	Illegal in VA, DC and MD...

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BlueSi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NOVA Posts: 165 iTrader: 0 / 0%	You can have them in MD.

10-04-2006, 06:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
BoneStock Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sactown, CAli Posts: 467 Tomz iTrader: 0 / 0%	super cool info, now no more worries for me cuz i'm from CAli. Thx guys.