No, radar detectors are illegal in Norway under the Road Traffic Act §23, enforced by the Norwegian Public Roads Administration (Statens vegvesen). Using or possessing one risks fines up to NOK 10,000 and confiscation. The 2026 amendment to the Vehicle Regulations tightens penalties for devices that interfere with speed enforcement.
Key Regulations for Radar Detectors in Norway
- Prohibition under §23: The Road Traffic Act explicitly bans devices designed to detect police radar or speed cameras, classifying them as “illegal aids” for evading enforcement.
- Confiscation and fines: Police may seize devices and impose fines up to NOK 10,000 (≈€900) under the Vehicle Regulations (2026 update), with repeat offenses escalating to vehicle impoundment.
- No exceptions for private use: Even passive detection (e.g., GPS-based alerts) is prohibited if it circumvents official speed controls, per Statens vegvesen’s 2024 enforcement guidelines.
Norway’s strict stance aligns with EU directives on road safety, where Article 34 of the Framework Directive on Road Safety (2023) discourages devices that undermine speed enforcement. The Norwegian Police Directorate’s 2025 operational manual mandates routine checks for such devices during traffic stops.