While they may not be as prevalent as they used to be, you may own or you may know someone who owns a radar detector. These are electronic device drivers use to detect if their speed is being monitored by police or law enforcement via the use of a radar gun. If you ask around, the answers as to whether or not such things are legal may differ.
To put it simply, no, radar detectors are not illegal. A law enforcement officer cannot pull you over solely for having a radar detector. However, if you are pulled over for another reason such as speeding, for example, there may be a greater likelihood that the officer will issue you a ticket versus simply a warning if they spot the radar detector.
While radar detectors are not illegal, the devices known as “jammers” are. These are devices intended to interfere with the normal operation of radar by blocking the signals and, therefore, preventing the transmission of radar data.
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