No. Arizona law prohibits the use of laser jammers on public roads, classifying them as illegal countermeasures under ARS §28-914.01. The statute mirrors federal restrictions, targeting devices designed to disrupt police LIDAR/LADAR systems. Local enforcement, including the Arizona Department of Public Safety, actively monitors compliance, with penalties escalating under 2026 legislative updates targeting electronic countermeasure offenses.
Key Regulations for Laser Jammers in Arizona
- ARS §28-914.01: Explicitly bans possession or use of laser jammers on vehicles operating on public highways, with violations classified as Class 2 misdemeanors.
- Federal Alignment: Arizona mirrors 28 CFR §20.33, which prohibits devices interfering with law enforcement speed detection, reinforcing state-level enforcement.
- 2026 Compliance Shift: New amendments to ARS §28-4455 expand penalties to include mandatory fines up to $2,500 for repeat offenses, aligning with DPS’s 2025 enforcement directives.
Local jurisdictions, such as the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, conduct targeted patrols using LIDAR detection to identify prohibited devices during traffic stops. Courts have upheld convictions under these statutes, rejecting arguments based on First Amendment or vehicular modification exemptions. Dealers and distributors face secondary liability under ARS §28-914.02, risking civil penalties for facilitating illegal sales.