The Legality of GPS Jamming or Blocking Devices

GPS jamming and blocking devices have gained notoriety as tools utilized by professional criminals and disgruntled employees who have concerns regarding surveillance from their superiors.

The Operation of GPS Jammers

A GPS jammer operates by emitting radio signals in the same frequency range as GPS satellites, effectively disrupting the signals sent to GPS tracking and navigation systems, which rely on these signals to function properly. This disruption is caused by the jammer’s transmission of a white noise signal that interferes with the GPS receiver’s ability to accurately determine its location.

Do GPS Blockers work?

Yes Gps Jammers or blockers do work on but have limited range and can easily be detected by modern trackers with anti jam technology such as the back2you.com Guardian Self install Live Tracker Police forces can easily detect jammers using jam detecting scanners.

The Legality of GPS Jammers in the UK

Deliberately interfering with GPS devices by using or offering for sale jammers or blockers is a severe offence in the UK that carries a maximum penalty of two years imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine. The Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 provides legislation against such an offence.

Identifying Jamming Devices in Company Vehicles: How to Tell if a Workforce Member is Using One

If your company vehicle is equipped with a tracker that has anti-jamming technology, you will receive a notification through the tracking platform in case any attempts are made to interfere with GPS signals. In case you have a different type of tracker installed, you can identify the presence of GPS jammers by checking the vehicle’s satnav or opening Google Maps on your phone while in the vehicle. If a jamming device is active, both the satnav and your phone will display a “no GPS signal” error message.

How to Detect GPS Tracker Devices?

You may have heard that installing a GPS tracker on your vehicle is ineffective as thieves can easily purchase a tracker detector for a small amount of money and quickly locate and disable your tracker.