Updated & Comprehensive Guide.

Radar detectors are widely used by drivers who want early warnings of police radar, speed cameras, and laser guns. But because every country has different traffic laws, a radar detector’s legality changes depending on where you drive. This guide gives you a clear, region-by-region breakdown of where radar detectors are legal, restricted, or banned.

Where Radar Detectors Are Fully Legal

In these countries, radar detectors are legal for personal vehicle use with no major restrictions unless noted.

North America

United States

Legal in 49 states
Illegal only in Virginia and Washington D.C.
Illegal for commercial trucks over 10,000 lbs nationwide

Canada

Europe (Legal Countries)

United Kingdom
Belgium
Netherlands
Czech Republic
Romania
Spain

Oceania

New Zealand

Yes, radar detectors are legal to own and use in New Zealand

Countries Where Radar Detectors Are Illegal

In these countries, radar detectors are banned. Possession, usage, or import can result in fines or device confiscation.

Europe (Most Countries)

Austria
Switzerland
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Denmark
Poland
Portugal
Hungary
Greece
Turkey
Luxembourg

Middle East

United Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia
Qatar
Kuwait

Africa

South Africa
Morocco
Egypt

Asia: Radar Detector Legality

Legal or Commonly Allowed

Japan (detectors allowed)
South Korea
Thailand

Illegal

China
India
Singapore
Malaysia
Taiwan

Mixed or Unclear Enforcement

Philippines (varies by region)
Indonesia (allowed but uncommon)
Vietnam (gray area, sometimes seized)

Before driving internationally, always verify the most recent radar-detector regulations because laws may change. Veil X users should ensure they follow local laws and avoid using the device in regions where radar detectors are prohibited.

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