Are Radar Detectors Legal in the US and in which States are they Prohibited
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Are Radar Detectors Legal in the US and Where Are They Prohibited?
Summary
Radar detectors are legal in many parts of the United States, though not everywhere. This article outlines where these devices are prohibited.Radar Detectors: An Overview
Many American drivers use radar detectors, believing speed limits are too restrictive. These devices alert drivers to nearby police radar guns, allowing them to slow down quickly.As radar detector use became widespread, police adapted by concealing themselves strategically. In response, more advanced and expensive detectors entered the market.
Despite evolving enforcement techniques, radar detectors remain common.
Legality by State
Radar detectors are not universally legal across the US. Here are some areas with restrictions:
1. Virginia: Radar detectors are both illegal to use and possess in vehicles.
2. District of Columbia: Banned since 1995.
3. Illinois: Restricted in commercial vehicles over 26,001 pounds.
4. US Military Bases: Legal to possess, but illegal to use.
5. Radar Jammers: Prohibited in Utah, California, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Nebraska.
6. Minnesota: No specific radar detector laws, but windshield obstructions are banned.
7. New York: Illegal in vehicles over 18,000 pounds and commercial vehicles over 10,000 pounds.
Additional States with Restrictions
Radar detectors are prohibited for certain uses in the following states:
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Vermont
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
Notable Exception
Connecticut repealed its anti-radar detector law in 1998, making these devices legal in the state.
This overview should help you navigate the rules regarding radar detectors across the United States. Always stay informed about local laws to avoid penalties.
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