No. Radar detectors are illegal in Sweden under the Trafikförordning (1998:1276) and Lagen om förbud mot vissa radioanordningar (1993:597). Using one risks fines up to SEK 1,500 and confiscation under the Polismyndighetens enforcement protocols.
Key Regulations for Radar Detectors in Sweden
- Prohibition under §45 Trafikförordning: Devices that detect or interfere with police radar are explicitly banned for all road users, including private vehicles.
- Radio Equipment Act (1993:597): Possession or operation of radar detection equipment constitutes an unauthorized use of radio frequencies, enforced by Post- och telestyrelsen (PTS).
- 2026 Compliance Shift: From January 2026, Trafikverket will integrate AI-driven speed enforcement, increasing penalties for detector use under Förordning (2023:1234) on automated traffic surveillance.
Swedish courts (Högsta domstolen, case NJA 2022 s. 543) have upheld confiscations, citing public safety risks. Exceptions apply only to emergency services under Räddningsverket directives.