Fortunately, the majority of us firmly believe in that oft-repeated line “it’s better to be safe, than sorry” and yes, most of us live our lives by this motto. Unfortunately, there are a significant number of people who own powerful automobiles, who don’t. It is this sometimes irresponsible segment of drivers who normally opt for radar jammers. Jammers use laser radar detector technology and then it scrambles radar signals.

Radar jammers, as the name signifies, are compact devices used primarily to scramble detector radar signals, particularly those emanating from speed guns used by policemen. Now that you know, you’ll probably ask, “Are they legal?” While purchase of a radar detector jammer is permissible by law, the now amended Communications Act of 1934 clearly stipulates that intentional use of a radar detector jammer will be construed as malicious interference.

Contravention of these laws can invite heavy fines and/or imprisonment. Before investing in a radar jamming unit, it would be advisable to first check state laws governing their ownership and use, as well as the models and types permitted. There are basically two types of car radar jamming devices available; active and passive. Several models are available with approximately 90% of the models falling within the latter category. Active jammers constitute a mere 10%; however, it is important to note that this type is considered illegal by the US federal government since December 1997.

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