No. Radar detectors are illegal nationwide under the Radiocommunications Act 1992 and State Road Rules, with enforcement by ACMA and local traffic authorities. Using one risks fines up to $2,200 and device confiscation, as they interfere with police radar systems.
Key Regulations for Radar Detectors in Australia
- Federal Prohibition: The Radiocommunications Act 1992 (Cth) criminalizes possession, use, or sale of radar detectors, classifying them as unauthorised radiocommunications devices under Section 162. ACMA actively monitors spectrum compliance.
- State-Level Enforcement: All states and territories mirror federal restrictions via road rules (e.g., Road Safety Road Rules 2017 (Vic) s. 294) or criminal codes, with penalties varying by jurisdiction.
- 2026 Compliance Shifts: ACMA’s Radiocommunications (Prohibited Devices) Determination 2023 tightens enforcement, targeting online sales and in-vehicle use, following a 15% rise in detector-related prosecutions in 2024.