Delaware Radar Detectors Laws (2026)

Permitted: Radar detectors are legal in passenger vehicles — Delaware has no state ban on them.

PermittedVerified Jun 18, 2026

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Radar Detectors in states bordering Delaware

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

MarylandPermitted
Radar detectors are legal in passenger vehicles — Maryland has no state ban on them.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: mgaleg.maryland.gov · Full Maryland rule →
New JerseyPermitted
Radar detectors are legal in private passenger vehicles — New Jersey has no ban for passenger cars. Federal law does ban them in commercial motor vehicles (49 CFR 392.71).
Verified Aug 2, 2026 · Source: ecfr.gov · Full New Jersey rule →
PennsylvaniaPermitted
Radar detectors are legal in passenger vehicles — Pennsylvania has no state ban on them.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: legis.state.pa.us · Full Pennsylvania rule →

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