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District of Columbia statewide rule

Radar detectors are banned in the District of Columbia — it is illegal to use one or even have one in a vehicle, and illegal to sell them (DCMR 18-736).

§ dcregs.dc.gov
Verified Jun 18, 2026Reviewed
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