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Radar Detector Laws in Canada
Radar detectors are legal in British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan.
They are illegal in all other provinces and territories. Click on the links below to read the specific laws of each territory/province.
British Columbia – Motor Vehicle Act – Radar detectors – Legal
Alberta – Traffic Safety Act – Radar detectors – Legal
Saskatchewan – Traffic Safety Act – Radar detectors – Legal
K40’s Ticket-Free Guarantee – A History of Confidence
In 1983, K40 founder Jim Liautaud stamped the FIRST-EVER ticket-free guarantee on his K40 radar detectors. Back then, it was his “put your money where your mouth is” guarantee.
“If you get a radar or laser speeding ticket within one year of purchase, K40 will reimburse you for the full cost of the ticket.”
It sounds like…Read more
Will A Radar Detector Work In An Electric Vehicle?
Yes, it will! The EVolution is here and a K40 Radar Detectors and Laser Defusers will work in any electric vehicle.
Did you know that electric cars appeared long before the earliest gasoline cars?
The first known appearance of an electric vehicle was in the early 1830s in Scotland, but because the batteries were not…Read more
Custom Solutions To Keep You Ticket-Free.
What does K40 mean by “custom?”
Each driver and vehicle is unique. K40 has options for speeding ticket protection from motorcycles to motorhomes and everything in between.
Police use radar guns and laser guns to obtain your vehicles speed.
K40 Radar Detectors
Let’s start with the product itself. K40 radar detectors give you advance warning to the presence of police…Read more
Red Light and Speed Cameras
The truth about how they work, where they are, and how you can protect yourself from these tickets.
Although red light and speed cameras pose a unique threat to some drivers in some areas, the following are some facts and tools that can help drivers identify the risk in their area and help avoid these…Read more
Dealer Spotlight: iNNovative Concepts
Nick Frazier, the owner of INNovative Concepts in Wilbraham, MA, recently installed a K40 Platinum360 front and rear radar detector and four Laser Defuser Optix on a 2022 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.
Besides being a fantastic retail partner for K40 Electronics, INNovative Concepts is an industry-renowned retailer, and Nick is an award-winning installer.
About the Custom Installation of…Read more
K40 Radar FAQs
Last month, K40 posted Part 1 of a blog series answering some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) answered on its Consult line – 800-323-5608 .
The K40 Consult Line is a unique service available to all drivers with questions regarding police speed enforcement and protection options. K40’s favorite thing is to talk to people about their cars and…Read more
Automoblog – Quick Take
“The K40 Platinum100 radar detector is, in my experience, one of the best on the market when it comes to long-range detection. The Platinum100 is on par with both the Uniden R3 and R7 in the long-range detection department, even outperforming the mighty Escort MAX 360c on a few occasions with Ka-band at…Read more
Radar Detectors Frequently Asked Questions
K 40 Answers Questions
K40’s Consult Line is a unique service available to all drivers with questions regarding police speed enforcement and protection options available. Our favorite thing is to talk to people about their cars, our products, and how we can help them avoid speeding tickets.
Do Radar Detectors Work?
The short answer is YES! Police…Read more
Are Radar And Laser Jammers Legal?
Although police can use either radar or laser guns to determine your speed, there are distinct differences in how they are used and the laws regarding how drivers may protect themselves from a speeding ticket.
The FCC governs police radar guns (Federal Communications Commission). They use radio frequencies that can travel great distances, making it…Read more