Legal in a persona car/truck?

[vontar]

Is it legal to listen to a scanner in a personal car/truck in TN? Not a commercial vehicle.

 

[SCPD]

Is it legal to listen to a scanner in a personal car/truck in TN? Not a commercial vehicle.

You know, this question has been asked at least 100 times since the begining of 2011. I'm sure with a little searching of the forums you could find your answer easy enough. Hint: there is a website with all the state laws regarding scanners. Find it. Research it. Use it.

 

[TRamrod38]

It is legal as long as it is not being used to commit a crime.

 

[APTN]

Yes

The answer is yes. Davidson County does have a restriction on scanners in vehicles on the books, but (to my knowledge) it is not widely enforced.

 

[n4yek]

You know, this question has been asked at least 100 times since the begining of 2011. I'm sure with a little searching of the forums you could find your answer easy enough. Hint: there is a website with all the state laws regarding scanners. Find it. Research it. Use it.

You know, I monitor the TN forum all the time and I believe this is the first time this year. You spent more time telling him your opinion of his question than you could have answering it. Jezz... :roll:

 

[skinnyblkelvis]

(it is a wore out topic though..) #justsayin

 

[wxwarn285]

Ham radio operators, and any emergency personell are exsempt from any scanner law in TN.

Ham radio operators are considerd an emergency volunteer - (ARES, RACES), but you need to have your
license with you, and a copy of the TN radio receiving law with you would be recommanded.

 

[hcpholder]

It's kind of like the handgun carry laws, radar detection equipment, and a few other things. It varies from state to state. Just have to be careful!

 

[richard4537312]

As any question of law, this one needs to be revisited periodically. The stuff that's already been said here is essentially correct. However, you're going to have to take a look at the distracted driving laws that may have been enacted in your state vor locale. If they will stop and ticket you for talking on a a cell phone while driving, you can expect the same treatment if you fiddle with a scanner while behind the wheel.

 

[KK4HG]

you know, i monitor the tn forum all the time and i believe this is the first time this year. You spent more time telling him your opinion of his question than you could have answering it. Jezz... :roll:

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