Queston for CHP and CA LEO;s

[Danhercules]

Are radar detectors legal in CA? I have a few peeps tellin me they are not, and others that are not sure.

[RitcheyRch]

They are legal in CA.
Are radar detectors legal in CA? I have a few peeps tellin me they are not, and others that are not sure.

[Kilrtoy]

Yes they are legal,
But radar jamming devices are not legal and it will cost ya in court
but what do I know Im know 830.1

[Boatcop]

They're illegal everywhere for OTR commercial trucks. Federal Law.

[CBadDad]

Yes they are legal,
But radar jamming devices are not legal and it will cost ya in court
but what do I know Im know 830.1
LMAO - nice disclaimer, but you forgot to tell him that no one uses radar anymore... :220v:

[Beer-30]

Detectors are perfectly legal. But, a good 830.2 will not have it on - just to be sneaky.

[YeLLowBoaT]

If you don't speed, you don't need one. :rollside:

[SurfOnH20]

Legal but worthless. With instant on/off radar and laser, they wont do you any good. Sure you hear of stories about people saying it prevented a ticket. But it's like winning the lotto, they are few and far between. I would just buy a laser/radar jammer.

[hallett21]

Legal but worthless. With instant on/off radar and laser, they wont do you any good. Sure you hear of stories about people saying it prevented a ticket. But it's like winning the lotto, they are few and far between. I would just buy a laser/radar jammer.
i completeley agree and also the majority of cops use laser so a radar detector is almost worthless

[MagicMtnDan]

Legal but worthless. With instant on/off radar and laser, they wont do you any good. Sure you hear of stories about people saying it prevented a ticket. But it's like winning the lotto, they are few and far between. I would just buy a laser/radar jammer.
That's simply bullshit. Most CHP's keep their radar on most of the time and a good radar detector will act as a CHP-detector
If you drive the "open freeways" (like to/from the Bay Area from SoCal) such as the 5 or 101, you'll find a radar detector a worthwhile investment. If it only saves you from one ticket and the years it's on your record (assuming you've already been to traffic school) then it's very worthwhile.