No, laser jammers are illegal in Colombia under the Ley 1811 de 2016 (Traffic Code) and Decreto 1077 de 2015 (Road Safety Regulations). Their use constitutes an offense against traffic safety, punishable by fines up to 15 SMLMV (COP 16.5 million in 2024) and vehicle seizure. The Ministerio de Transporte and Policía Nacional actively monitor electromagnetic interference devices, aligning with 2026 updates to Resolución 1600 de 2022 on vehicular modifications.
Key Regulations for Laser Jammers in Colombia
- Prohibition Under Traffic Code: Ley 1811 de 2016 (Art. 13) explicitly bans devices that obstruct or interfere with traffic enforcement systems, including laser jammers, classifying them as “dangerous modifications.”
- Road Safety Decree: Decreto 1077 de 2015 (Art. 2.2.1.1.1) requires vehicles to comply with UNECE R10 electromagnetic compatibility standards, which laser jammers violate by emitting unauthorized signals.
- 2026 Compliance Shifts: The Ministerio de Transporte is drafting Resolución 1600 amendments to expand electromagnetic interference penalties, targeting devices like jammers used to evade speed enforcement.