No. Laser jammers are classified as electronic interference devices under Brazilian telecommunications law, violating Anatel’s 2021 Resolution 715/2021, which prohibits unauthorized signal disruption equipment. Use risks fines up to R$10,000 or criminal liability under the Penal Code’s Article 151 for interference with public safety communications.
Key Regulations for Laser Jammers in Brazil
- Anatel Resolution 715/2021: Explicitly bans devices that interfere with radio frequencies, including laser jammers, classifying them as unauthorized telecommunications equipment.
- Penal Code Article 151: Criminalizes interference with public safety or emergency communications, with penalties including imprisonment (3 months to 2 years) and fines.
- National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) Enforcement: Mandates inspections of vehicles equipped with such devices, with seizures and administrative sanctions under Decree 9,202/2017.
Recent 2026 compliance shifts emphasize stricter monitoring of aftermarket automotive electronics, particularly in high-risk areas like São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where traffic enforcement agencies collaborate with Anatel to curb illegal signal disruption. Importers or distributors found supplying these devices face immediate product seizures and corporate liability under consumer protection laws.