Western Australian drivers are being given notice to remove radar detectors from their vehicles before October 12 2020 or face tough penalties.
From that date, any device capable of detecting speed measuring devices gazetted for use by the WA Police Force will be banned.
Drivers caught with a radar detector fitted to their car or other light vehicle – operational or not – will be issued with a $1,200 on the spot infringement and seven demerit points.
Drivers of a truck or other heavy vehicle will receive a $1,500 infringement and seven demerit points.
On a double demerit point long weekend, this would result in a loss of licence.
Speed remains the single biggest factor in death and serious injury crashes on WA roads, and the Government has introduced the new laws to make the roads safer for everyone.
It will finally bring WA into line with all other jurisdictions around the country, the last of which banned radar detectors two decades ago.
It follows the WA Government’s banning of laser jammers and electronic scramblers, which carry the same infringement penalties.
Source: WA Government