2007-12-17 13:55:18 · 22 answers · asked by Jason R 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You can own a radar detector anywhere in America. To actual use one while driving is illegal in many states. Yes, you can get a citation if the police see it in those states.
I know that their use is illegal in VA, CT and many other states.
2007-12-17 13:59:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Eric is correct. It will all depend on state/city/county ordinances and laws.
Va does cite and confiscate a radar detector found in any vehicle - plugged in or not.
As for Ga., there are no state laws regarding the use of radar detectors. I just find it humorous when I do stop someone for speeding and they have one in their vehicle.
2007-12-17 16:02:16 · answer #2 · answered by bluelights 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it didn't go off, you probably got caught by a laser then (a higher tech radar) so even if they did offer that guarantee, they probably wouldn't pay it off since it was a lower end probably not designed to get lasers. you shouldn't be driving like that anyway if you got a $200 ticket. Also, for a further note for everyone else---radars are NOT illegal in every state. I know this cuz my state doesnt care.
2016-05-24 10:51:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes in any state it is the cops discretion but a lot of states have signs posted along the interstate stating that radar detectors are illegal, if you are caught in one of these states with radar the cop makes you out it under your tire and run it over or they confiscate it
2007-12-17 14:11:53 · answer #4 · answered by child4jc74 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that depends on what state your in-when you cross state lines into virginia there are signs telling you it's illegal to have a radar detector but in maryland it's legal.
2007-12-17 13:58:08 · answer #5 · answered by arthompson0705 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Radar detectors are only illegal in Virginia and Washington DC within the USA in non-commerical vehicles.
the are illegal in all states in commerical vehicles
2007-12-18 14:26:41 · answer #6 · answered by Tino 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some states say that it's illegal to have !!! So, yes you can get a ticket, and some can even detect that you have one without seeing it
2007-12-17 14:13:56 · answer #7 · answered by mortons69 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't have one in Va. You will get a ticket. It's the only state I know where it is illegal
2007-12-17 13:59:02 · answer #8 · answered by Jim M 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the state you're in (and sometimes even the county). Check with the local sheriff's department if you want to be sure.
2007-12-17 14:03:45 · answer #9 · answered by blue_angel29 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the state/municipal law.
2007-12-17 15:45:56 · answer #10 · answered by California Street Cop 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋