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Title: Radio Question
Post by: oceansoul on 25 October 2008, 20:48:17

Me and some mates are going on a road trip in 4 cars, and taking 2 way radios. Just wondering what's the law like with using 2 way radios whilst driving? Although there'll prolly be at least 2 people in each car, but the might not be :s

Title: Re: Radio Question
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 October 2008, 20:58:28

Technically I believe the ban on handheld mobile phones is just that. It doesn't apply to other types of radio hence hand held microphones still in use by taxi drivers, etc. However, I think you'd be wise to get some sort of headset for them if used by the driver. You can always be pulled for due care and attention.

Kevin

Title: Re: Radio Question
Post by: waspy on 25 October 2008, 21:00:24

Same as mobile phones. Remember CB radios, they used to get you on DWDC&A

Title: Re: Radio Question
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 25 October 2008, 21:03:43

Two way radios are not prohibited as explained in the following Sussex Police explanation on this law:

http://www.sussex.police.uk/campaigns/mobilephone.asp

but as stated above you can still get done for "undue care and attention" ;)

Title: Re: Radio Question
Post by: LaserLance on 25 October 2008, 21:19:45

If your going to france you might get stopped and asked to make a donation to their "coffee fund"  ;) ;) ;)

Title: Re: Radio Question
Post by: amigov6 on 25 October 2008, 21:24:34

Best let the passengers use them to be on the safe side. :-/

Title: Re: Radio Question
Post by: Vamps on 26 October 2008, 01:44:49

And how many times on all these road war's type programes do we see Police officers using radio while driving on blues and two's. :-?