Say you're at a stoplight and he's right across from you and he notices you have a radar detector on your windshield, will you get into trouble for that alone or is it only if your caught speeding and have it?
2007-01-02 04:22:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
No, you cannot get into trouble for using a radar detector in your car. It is actually legal in all States except in five States, find out the five States on the internet and don't use it there. Happy New Year.
2007-01-02 04:27:11 · answer #1 · answered by Melody 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state. In some states it is illegal to posses a radar detector. In some states the laws are written that make it illegal to use a device to interfere in police activity. You might be required to prove that the device was off or incapable of functioning when you were observed.
2007-01-02 04:31:32 · answer #2 · answered by math_prof 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you have a State Law prohibiting the use of Radar detectors by the citizens.
2007-01-02 04:26:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As most people said it depends on the state, but also it depends if the possession of an illegal device is enough to form probable cause to make a traffic stop. Many states are changing seat belt laws to meet probable cause by itself (rather than in conjunction with another offense - such as speeding).
if USING the detector is illegal, you must also check to see if you can be cited for merely possessing one. If not, then NO they can't stop you and cite you. Great Question.
2007-01-02 04:55:51 · answer #4 · answered by Drop Zone 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The laws governing the possession of a radar detector vary from state to state. You need to check for your state. They were illegal in CT and VA and perhaps some other states.
2007-01-02 04:26:47 · answer #5 · answered by jack w 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many radar systems are illegal in any given state, but usually some are allowed. If you aren't supposed to have it, that's bad. If you are out of state where it isn't allowed, turn it off (you can explain it to the policeman, and he'll probably understand).
2007-01-02 04:29:19 · answer #6 · answered by campadrenalin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, because radar's are legal in most states. The only two states I know the radar's are illegal is Connecticut and Virginia.
2007-01-02 04:28:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It Depends on the State some states allow tham others do not
2007-01-02 06:44:22 · answer #8 · answered by Tara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both, say "hi officer how are you i wanted to be a policeman when i was little,then i passed some exams and realized i can be something much more important. oh hey can you make yourself useful and settle an argument for us, do the joints we smoke count as class B or C ?"
2016-05-23 06:30:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some states yes. Check the law in yours.
2007-01-02 04:25:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋