Hi, On Thu, Jun 19, 2008 at 01:38:17PM -0700, Robert Gundrum wrote: > The Commander's reply is directly below (Original Message). Perhaps > we should clip the reply to keep with our Registration & Insurance / Go Kit. > -------- Original Message -------- > Hi Robert, > > The new laws refer only to wireless telephones. If you're using a > wireless telephone, then the laws would apply. I would be remiss if I > didn't urge you to drive carefully while operating your amateur radio, > but amateur radios are not covered by the new laws, unless they are also > wireless telephones. > > I hope this clears up any confusion or concern. If you have any other > questions, please feel free to ask. > > Thanks! > > Fran Clader > Commander > Office of Media Relations > California Highway Patrol > (916) 657-7202 > > ---------Original Question----------- Thanks Bob for getting this clarification from the CHP. After more digging, the DMV web site does have a document that references the Q&A where they say the new law does not apply to two-way radios. >From http://www.dmv.ca.gov/cellularphonelaws/dl208_03cell_phone.pdf : "Q: May I use a dedicated two-way radio while driving? A: Yes. The use of dedicated two-way radios such as walkie-talkies or Citizen Band (CB) radios is not affected by the new law. " -andreas K6OTT +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ SARES members mailing list: <sares-list@INTERNET. sunnyvaleares.org> For help with (un)subscription send e-mail to <majordomo@INTERNET. athm.net>Received on Thu Jun 19 2008 - 21:15:58 GMT
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