No, laser jammers are illegal in Austria under the Funk- und Fernmeldeanlagenverordnung (FFVO) and the Straßenverkehrsordnung (StVO). The Bundesministerium für Klimaschutz (BMK) classifies them as radio jamming devices, prohibiting their use, possession, or distribution. Violations may incur fines up to €2,180 or criminal charges under § 126a StGB for interference with traffic safety systems.
Key Regulations for Laser Jammers in Austria
- Radio Jamming Ban: Under the FFVO, devices emitting signals to disrupt law enforcement or traffic monitoring systems are explicitly prohibited, including laser jammers targeting speed detection equipment.
- Traffic Safety Violations: The StVO § 99(1) criminalizes interference with official traffic control instruments, with laser jammers falling under this prohibition due to their potential to obstruct radar or laser-based enforcement.
- Criminal Liability: Possession or use may trigger § 126a StGB (computer sabotage), as the BMK considers such devices a threat to public safety infrastructure, particularly with Austria’s 2026 rollout of AI-enhanced traffic monitoring systems.
Enforcement is stringent, with the Bundespolizei and Landeshauptleute conducting targeted checks near high-risk zones. Importing laser jammers without prior authorization from the Fernmeldebehörde is also prohibited under EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) transposition laws.