No, laser jammers are illegal in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.1, which prohibits devices designed to interfere with police radar or laser speed detection systems. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission enforces this statute, classifying such devices as contraband subject to seizure and fines up to $250. Federal law (47 CFR § 2.803) further restricts their manufacture, sale, or use, aligning with state enforcement priorities.
Key Regulations for Laser Jammers in New Jersey
- Prohibition on Use: N.J.S.A. 39:4-97.1 explicitly bans the possession or operation of laser jammers, classifying them as radar interference devices. Violations may result in motor vehicle points and surcharges.
- Enforcement by NJ MVC: The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission collaborates with state and local law enforcement to conduct traffic stops targeting vehicles equipped with prohibited devices, particularly in high-speed corridors like the New Jersey Turnpike.
- Federal Compliance Overlap: The FCC’s 2023 enforcement directives reinforce state-level bans, mandating that retailers operating in New Jersey comply with federal restrictions to avoid license revocation under 47 CFR § 2.803.