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Tennessee Radar Jammers Laws (2026)

Restricted: Radar jamming devices are prohibited in Tennessee: it is illegal to have one, sell one, operate one, or use one to interfere.

RestrictedVerified Aug 2, 2026

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Radar jamming devices are prohibited in Tennessee: it is illegal to have one, sell one, operate one, or use one to interfere. See Tenn. Code 39-16-610.

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Radar Jammers in states bordering Tennessee

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

AlabamaRestricted
Radar jammers are illegal in Alabama, because they're illegal nationwide under federal law. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bans operating, selling, or marketing any jamming device, and there's no way to get FCC approval for one. Alabama has no separate jammer law of its own on file, so the federal ban is what applies (47 U.S.C. §§ 302a(b), 333).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: fcc.gov · Full Alabama rule →
ArkansasRestricted
Radar jammers are illegal in Arkansas, because they're illegal nationwide under federal law. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bans operating, selling, or marketing any jamming device, and there's no way to get FCC approval for one. Arkansas has no separate jammer law of its own on file, so the federal ban is what applies (47 U.S.C. §§ 302a(b), 333).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: fcc.gov · Full Arkansas rule →
GeorgiaRestricted
Radar jammers are illegal in Georgia, because they're illegal nationwide under federal law. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bans operating, selling, or marketing any jamming device, and there's no way to get FCC approval for one. Georgia has no separate jammer law of its own on file, so the federal ban is what applies (47 U.S.C. §§ 302a(b), 333).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: fcc.gov · Full Georgia rule →
KentuckyRestricted
Radar jammers are illegal in Kentucky, because they're illegal nationwide under federal law. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bans operating, selling, or marketing any jamming device, and there's no way to get FCC approval for one. Kentucky has no separate jammer law of its own on file, so the federal ban is what applies (47 U.S.C. §§ 302a(b), 333).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: fcc.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
MississippiRestricted
Radar jammers are illegal in Mississippi, because they're illegal nationwide under federal law. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bans operating, selling, or marketing any jamming device, and there's no way to get FCC approval for one. Mississippi has no separate jammer law of its own on file, so the federal ban is what applies (47 U.S.C. §§ 302a(b), 333).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: fcc.gov · Full Mississippi rule →
MissouriRestricted
Radar jammers are illegal in Missouri, because they're illegal nationwide under federal law. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bans operating, selling, or marketing any jamming device, and there's no way to get FCC approval for one. Missouri has no separate jammer law of its own on file, so the federal ban is what applies (47 U.S.C. §§ 302a(b), 333).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: fcc.gov · Full Missouri rule →
North CarolinaRestricted
Radar jammers are illegal in North Carolina, because they're illegal nationwide under federal law. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) bans operating, selling, or marketing any jamming device, and there's no way to get FCC approval for one. North Carolina has no separate jammer law of its own on file, so the federal ban is what applies (47 U.S.C. §§ 302a(b), 333).
Verified Jun 19, 2026 · Source: fcc.gov · Full North Carolina rule →
VirginiaRestricted
Radar and laser jammers are banned in Virginia — a device that interferes with speed measurement is unlawful. See Va. Code 46.2-1079.
Verified Jun 18, 2026 · Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →

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