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Virginia Radar Jammers Laws (2026)

Restricted: Radar and laser jammers are banned in Virginia — a device that interferes with speed measurement is unlawful.

RestrictedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Radar and laser jammers are banned in Virginia — a device that interferes with speed measurement is unlawful. See Va. Code 46.2-1079.

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Radar Jammers in states bordering Virginia

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

District of ColumbiaRestricted
Radar jammers are illegal in the District of Columbia, because they're illegal nationwide under federal law. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bans operating, selling, or marketing any jamming device, and there's no way to get FCC approval for one. The District of Columbia has no separate jammer law of its own on file, so the federal ban is what applies (47 U.S.C. §§ 302a(b), 333).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: fcc.gov · Full District of Columbia rule →
KentuckyRestricted
Radar jammers are illegal in Kentucky, because they're illegal nationwide under federal law. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bans operating, selling, or marketing any jamming device, and there's no way to get FCC approval for one. Kentucky has no separate jammer law of its own on file, so the federal ban is what applies (47 U.S.C. §§ 302a(b), 333).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: fcc.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MarylandRestricted
Radar jammers are illegal in Maryland, because they're illegal nationwide under federal law. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bans operating, selling, or marketing any jamming device, and there's no way to get FCC approval for one. Maryland has no separate jammer law of its own on file, so the federal ban is what applies (47 U.S.C. §§ 302a(b), 333).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: fcc.gov · Full Maryland rule →
North CarolinaRestricted
Radar jammers are illegal in North Carolina, because they're illegal nationwide under federal law. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bans operating, selling, or marketing any jamming device, and there's no way to get FCC approval for one. North Carolina has no separate jammer law of its own on file, so the federal ban is what applies (47 U.S.C. §§ 302a(b), 333).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: fcc.gov · Full North Carolina rule →
TennesseeRestricted
Radar jamming devices are prohibited in Tennessee: it is illegal to have one, sell one, operate one, or use one to interfere. See Tenn. Code 39-16-610.
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: capitol.tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →
West VirginiaRestricted
Radar jammers are illegal in West Virginia, because they're illegal nationwide under federal law. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bans operating, selling, or marketing any jamming device, and there's no way to get FCC approval for one. West Virginia has no separate jammer law of its own on file, so the federal ban is what applies (47 U.S.C. §§ 302a(b), 333).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: fcc.gov · Full West Virginia rule →

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