Is it legal to use a radar detector in a commercial vehicle?

Commercial vehicles are not allowed to use radar detectors, and will be subject to tickets if they do use them. Radar detectors are completely legal in all other states, with no commercial vehicle restrictions or windshield mounting issues.

Can a radar detector be placed on the low part of the windshield?

Having your radar detector placed on the low part of your windshield or dash eliminates all the issues stated above when your radar detector is mounted at the center of your windshield. First, there will be no obstructions in your driving vision while you will have easy access to the controls.

Is it illegal to use a laser jammer on a radar detector?

However, laser jammers are not prohibited. For specific radar detector laws, there are 41 states that allow their use, while ten states have state laws banning laser jammers: Texas, Utah, Virginia, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Minnesota, California, Illinois,…

Why is my radar detector not working in my car?

Additionally, some vehicles, particularly higher end vehicles, have windshields that block radar signals from passing through the windshield. This is common with heated windshields or those that have metallic coatings. You’ll know this is the case with your vehicle if GPS devices or RFID toll passes don’t work well behind the windshield.

Is it illegal to have a radar detector in your car?

For instance, in the United States, radar detectors are illegal for personal vehicles when in military bases as well as in the states of Virginia and Washington D.C. However, it can be used legally in all of the other 49 states.

What happens if you put a radar detector in the center of the windshield?

If the radar detector is mounted in the center of the windshield, it will be too high to receive any of the “splatter” that may indicate you are being targeted by a police laser gun. In most cases, mounting the radar detector in this position will place it in the center of the windshield. This can cause a visual obstruction while you are driving.

Where can I get a radar detector Mount?

You should have a radar detector mount included when you purchase your device. Most will be suction cups which you can use to mount to the windshield. You can purchase suction mounts from Amazon if you would like to have a spare or if you need to replace the one you currently have.

Do you need a radar jammer in your car?

Vehicles that have darker colors should use a radar detector mounted low in a car, to detect the radar gun beam sooner. On the other hand, vehicles with brighter colors should have a radar detector mounted on a high position, to detect radar gun as soon as possible. Both of these apply in cases where you don’t have a radar jammer.