Taking radar detector to Canada

[F2AS]

I know it is illegal to use a RD in Canada. I will cross over at Port Huron Mi and back out at Buffalo. Plannig to stick the RD in the trunk and clean the suction cup marks off the window.Any words of wisdom?

[kpatz]

As long as it's in the trunk you should be ok. Better yet, put it in a box so if you're pulled and searched for some other reason they don't find it.

As long as it isn't in use and isn't in the cabin you'll be fine.

[Aoshi]

kpatz is correct.

While it is technically illegal to have an RD anywhere in the vehicle while in Ontario, no leo I've ever heard of will give a hard time to someone that has it turned off and tucked away out of reach (read that as in the trunk).

Besides, the spectre cannot detect an RD that is turned off... so unless the officer has other reasons to pull you over and search your vehicle you won't have any issues.

[STI_Boy]

Its not illegal to bring an RD into Canada. Canadian customs won't care. It is illegal to use one and if the OPP finds its kiss it goodbye. You'll have absolutely no problem packing it into your luggage. You could technically walk down the middle of the street in Toronto with one on and not be breaking any laws.

BTW fill up before crossing over. $5/gallon isn't pretty.

[Aoshi]

Speed measuring warning device prohibited

(2) No person shall drive on a highway a motor vehicle that is equipped with or that carries or contains a speed measuring warning device. 1996, c. 33, s. 12.

Exception

(6) Subsection (2) does not apply to a person who is transporting speed measuring warning devices in sealed packages in a motor vehicle from a manufacturer to a consignee. 1996, c. 33, s. 12.

No, it's actually illegal to have it wrapped in a box, with a bow, in your car. Period. Yes, customs won't bother you as it's a provincial law, not federal.. but the highway traffic act is very clear on this.

That's why the officer doesn't have to prove you were actually using it.. Just having it IN the car is enough to be charged. The exception was added for Beltronics, since their plant is in Mississauga.

[STI_Boy]

Speed measuring warning device prohibited

(2) No person shall drive on a highway a motor vehicle that is equipped with or that carries or contains a speed measuring warning device. 1996, c. 33, s. 12.

Exception

(6) Subsection (2) does not apply to a person who is transporting speed measuring warning devices in sealed packages in a motor vehicle from a manufacturer to a consignee. 1996, c. 33, s. 12.

No, it's actually illegal to have it wrapped in a box, with a bow, in your car. Period. Yes, customs won't bother you as it's a provincial law, not federal.. but the highway traffic act is very clear on this.

That's why the officer doesn't have to prove you were actually using it.. Just having it IN the car is enough to be charged. The exception was added for Beltronics, since their plant is in Mississauga.

Yep. You could walk over the border with one. Or like I said walk down the street in Toronto with one in your hand but if its anywhere in your car its technically illegal. Put it in the trunk nothing to worry about customs won't care and the OPP won't search your car only if you have it on then they'll know.

[F2AS]

Thanks for the responses, one thing is certain I won't try to use it but will keep it tucked away in the trunk for the return trip.

[wolfpacal]

Is your RD one that could be detected by a Spectre? If not, just use it like you would in the States but with a little more stealth. If it's detectable, don't even bother using it in Ontario as it will be confiscated rather quickly.

[radarrob]

Throw your rd in the glovebox.you don't want it detected by RR.