Truck Radar Detectors: Choosing a Detector for Your Cab

Federal regulations prohibit radar detector use in certain commercial motor vehicles. Check the current regulation and your vehicle classification before installing one.

Follow the maker’s placement instructions and keep the device from obstructing the driver’s view or interfering with airbags.

They can be, if the windshield position gives the sensor a clear view and the mount remains secure. Cab height and windshield angle affect placement.

Prioritize readable alerts, reachable controls, reliable power routing and filtering that suits your usual routes.