NY Scanner Laws?

[maxtek16]

Hello all,

I will be traveling through the great state of New York next week and was hoping to do some scanning along my way, however, I came across a webiste (http://www.afn.org/~afn09444/scanlaws/scanner5.html) and I am now throughly confused about scanning laws in NY. From what I can gather, it is alright to use a scanner while stationary but a no-no when in a vehicle without a licence. Is this correct? Please clairify.

Thanks!

 

[N_Jay]

Hello all,

I will be traveling through the great state of New York next week and was hoping to do some scanning along my way, however, I came across a webiste (http://www.afn.org/~afn09444/scanlaws/scanner5.html) and I am now throughly confused about scanning laws in NY. From what I can gather, it is alright to use a scanner while stationary but a no-no when in a vehicle without a licence. Is this correct? Please clairify.

Thanks!

Disclaimer: I am not a Lawer . . . . . .

Sounds an awfull lot like if you don't "reside" in NY, then you don't have a problem. ( Of course if you do reside in a place that requires permits, but outside NY, then all bets are off.)

But that is just one 'layman's" reading.

(My butt covered well enough?) :twisted:

 

[K2KOH]

Mobile scanning in NYS is prohibited, period. This includes the use of a portable scanner in the car. The provision for amateur radio operators is pretty specific about what you can receive.

I have known a couple of people who have had scanners confiscated and summonses issued. The spirit of the law is to prevent the use of the scanner during the commission of a crime, which is specified in the NYS Penal Law, as well as the NYC Administrative Code.

I hope this clear it up a little for you.

 

[DaveNF2G]

Go to the URL below and check the part about NYS laws.

http://nf2g.com/scannist/nys_laws.html

 

[maxtek16]

Thanks for the clarification. I guess the scanner will be put away while on the road.