Delaware Driving & Vehicles Laws (2026)

Delaware does not have any laws prohibiting driving barefoot. No statutes or regulations require footwear while driving. Driving barefoot is permitted without restriction.

Lane splitting is illegal in Delaware. Delaware Code Title 21 §4177 requires motorcycles to be operated within a single lane, and no provisions allow lane splitting. Motorcyclists must follow the same lane rules as other vehicles.

License plate covers are restricted in Delaware. No significant legislative changes since 2022, but there is a renewed focus on enforcing existing laws due to an increase in toll evasion.

Radar detectors are legal in Delaware for use in private passenger vehicles. Delaware law does not prohibit possession or use of radar detectors.

Radar jammers are federally illegal in all states including Delaware under FCC regulations. There have been no recent legislative changes in Delaware regarding laser jammers.

Right turn on red is legal in Delaware after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a sign prohibits it at a specific intersection. No significant statewide changes have been made in 2023-2024, but some intersections have 'No Turn on Red' signs.

Studded Snow Tires are legal in Delaware. The law has been consistent for many years, with no recent changes to the dates of permitted use.

Window Tinting is legal in Delaware. Windshield tinting is only allowed on the top 4 inches. These rules are found in Delaware Code Title 21, Chapter 41.