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A vehicle’s GPS tracker can be incredibly helpful for navigation, but how can you block it if you suspect someone is using it to track you? GPS tracker blockers are often expensive and illegal to use, but there are other methods to disable GPS signals for your privacy. We’ve put together a thorough list of ways to block, disable, and find your vehicle’s GPS trackers. If you’re ready to cruise in privacy, read on.
Best Ways to Block a Gps Tracker
- Plug a GPS blocker into your car's cigarette lighter or power outlet.
- Wrap your vehicle's GPS device in aluminum foil or a metal box whenever you want to hide your location.
- Find the GPS tracker and remove the batteries to stop the signal from transmitting.
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Warnings
- In the US, it’s illegal to block or tamper with GPS devices that have been put in vehicles for law enforcement purposes. If you discover a GPS device and aren’t sure what its legal status is, ask your local law enforcement.Thanks
- GPS blocking or scrambling is often a violation of federal law if it interferes with authorized radio communications.[7]Thanks
Tips
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If the GPS device is attached by a magnet or a plug, you can remove it yourself. If it’s hardwired into your car’s electrical system, it should be removed by a professional.[8]Thanks
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If you suspect there is a GPS tracker in your vehicle and you can’t find it, consult a professional mechanic or GPS installer.Thanks
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These GPS-blocking tips work for real-time trackers that constantly transmit a signal. They will not do anything to a logger tracker, which stores location information and has to be physically hooked up to a computer to show the information.Thanks
References
- ↑ https://bikehike.org/how-to-stop-a-gps-signal/#How_do_you_disable_a_GPS_tracker_on_a_car/
- ↑ https://bikehike.org/how-to-stop-a-gps-signal/#How_do_you_disable_a_GPS_tracker_on_a_car/
- ↑ https://bikehike.org/how-to-stop-a-gps-signal/#Does_aluminum_foil_block_GPS_signal
- ↑ https://www.fcc.gov/general/jammer-enforcement
- ↑ https://www.wired.com/2011/05/check-your-car-for-a-gps-tracker/
- ↑ https://www.wired.com/2011/05/check-your-car-for-a-gps-tracker/
- ↑ https://www.gps.gov/spectrum/jamming/
- ↑ https://gpstrackerreviews.net/how-to-remove-tracker-from-car/
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