Radar Detector VA: What Virginia Drivers Need to Know

Virginia Code § 46.2-1079 makes it unlawful to operate a motor vehicle on Commonwealth highways with a device to detect or purposefully interfere with speed-measurement equipment, subject to the statute’s terms and exceptions.

The statute addresses operating a motor vehicle on Virginia highways when equipped with a covered device. Read the complete current text for definitions and exceptions.

The statute refers to devices used to measure vehicle speed by radar, laser or other mechanisms. Consult its current wording for details.

The law refers to a vehicle equipped with a covered device; switching it off may not resolve the issue. Seek qualified legal guidance and review the statute before travel.