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Are radar detectors legal in Virginia?
I already have two speeding tickets in Virginia, and I can’t afford to get a third one. As a fail-safe, I was thinking about buying a radar detector. Are these devices legal in Virginia?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Interestingly,
Virginia
is the only state in the country where radar detectors are not legal. While many states have overturned their ban on radar detectors, Virginia hasn’t.The reasons why Virginia hasn’t overturned this law are highly speculative. It’s not something that comes up in most sessions of the Virginia Congress. However, some theories include:
- Lawmakers have more pressing issues.
- Why would Congress legalize something that makes breaking the law easier?
- Radar detector technology has become obsolete or is rarely used, so overturning the law is irrelevant.
- Virginia is historically one of the slowest states to change old laws.
If you decide to try your chances and use a radar detector anyway, you can face a fine of up to $250 and confiscation of the device.
Instead of using a radar detector to avoid speeding tickets, a better idea is to practice safe, defensive driving. If you apply a few of these tips, you shouldn’t have to worry about another speeding ticket:
- Leave for your destination earlier than you have in the past.
- Use your cruise control to stay at a steady speed.
- Don’t turn on music that gets your motor revving.
- Don’t let road rage overtake you.
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