lschmidt
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Do any other states besides Michigan have restrictions on scanner use?
Do any states or cities have laws against retailers selling scanners?
Do any states or cities have laws against retailers selling scanners?
Scanner restrictions in other states besides Michigan
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I think that it's illegal to have a mobile scanner in Los Angeles, i cant really remember though. Not sure about the rest of CA though.
this topic should be a sticky, because it seems like everybody has a perception of what is allowed .. this is the website to go to for this type of discussion. I tried to load it myself before posting .. but it didnt work for me.
Futhermore, since this dead horse of a topic is usually kicked on a regular basis around here .. it might be easier to just use the SEARCH link at the top of the screen. **gasp/shock/disbelief/ect**
Use the keywords like: scanner AND law or scanners AND laws
Futhermore, since this dead horse of a topic is usually kicked on a regular basis around here .. it might be easier to just use the SEARCH link at the top of the screen. **gasp/shock/disbelief/ect**
Use the keywords like: scanner AND law or scanners AND laws
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lschmidt said:
Check out this list:
http://www.fordyce.org/scanning/scanning_info/scanlaws.html
Of course, telling an officer that "the internet said I could" is not going to keep you out of trouble! Your mileage may vary!
I've found that even in scanner-unfriendly states whether or not you lose your gear is a matter of how you conduct yourself. Be polite, courteous, and friendly and chances are you'll only be "warned". Spout off about "your rights" and/or act like a total jerk and you'll lose them for sure.
Honestly, most cops I've talked to couldn't care less about mobile scanners. They'd rather go catch real crooks. I'm sure Sid can chime in and shed some light on this.
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Mobile use of scanner in many areas of Louisianna is illegal without a HAM permit. Though most of the State Troopers I have dealt with don't care.
Scanners are permitted in most of Mississippi except near Parchman State Penn, and in certian construction zones where explosives are being used for obvious reasons.
Scanners are permitted in most of Mississippi except near Parchman State Penn, and in certian construction zones where explosives are being used for obvious reasons.
In the State of Indiana it is only illegal to have them in vehicales unless you have an amature radio license. You may have them at home or in your place of buisness. Although I have been stopped a once with mine, I turned it off after hearing them call in the stop. The officer only advised me they were illegal to have in cars.
On the other hand, I know someone who got a DUI and they took his. Seems to me as long as you are not breaking in laws or chasing calls they won't take it, just warn you. Unless that is you find a cop on a bad day!
On the other hand, I know someone who got a DUI and they took his. Seems to me as long as you are not breaking in laws or chasing calls they won't take it, just warn you. Unless that is you find a cop on a bad day!
As to the explosives bit: All radio equipment must be turned off. That one is as old as the hills. As for the restrictions around the actual State Penn, not sure why, but they are real picky about all security there.
I've never head of any restrictions regarding scanners at the Mississippi State Prison. I have been through the gate a few times, and they never said anything to me.
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Keying a mike on a 2 way radio can cause alot of damage when around explosives.
GlacierClipper said:
If that was directed toward my post, that's why I said "I can see transmitters". Same with Cell phones, only they are worse. With conventional two-way, they won't transmit unless you key the mic. With cellular, and many trunked systems, they can transmit even when you aren't doing anything with the unit. But, the RF emitted by receivers is so low, especially when compared with ECMs, that is makes such laws sound really stupid. If it is a throwback as Milf said, I can see that to some degree. They didn't have to worry about ECMs back then.
I wonder how you turn off On-Star... (another 'device' that can transmit without your knowledge or 'consent')
"Sorry we just blew up your explosives crew - we were trying to locate this stolen car."
In light of the scheme, I don't think the user CAN disable On-Star. So, will that be next? "Blasting Area ahead. Turn off all Two-Way radios and Cellular Telephones. On-Star equipped cars PROHIBITED in this area."
Joe M.
loumaag
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Hmm, where did you get this bit of mis-information? They are either prohibited or they are not, since LA State Statues do not prohibit them at all, state troopers are not going to care at all. We assume you are talking about a private vehicle of course.milf said:Mobile use of scanner in many areas of Louisianna is illegal without a HAM permit. Though most of the State Troopers I have dealt with don't care.
loumaag said:Hmm, where did you get this bit of mis-information? They are either prohibited or they are not, since LA State Statues do not prohibit them at all, state troopers are not going to care at all. We assume you are talking about a private vehicle of course.milf said:Mobile use of scanner in many areas of Louisianna is illegal without a HAM permit. Though most of the State Troopers I have dealt with don't care.
It does bring up another good point. Even IF a state prohibits them, the trooper has to know that or he may easily let it slide. If it's an obscure law, he may not be familiar with it.
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Scanner laws are like weapon laws, if your traveling you need to be aware of the laws of the states your traveling thru. Some states are flexable and allow you to CCW or have it on you and some states can arrest you at the line for just having in on you.
Of course it's probably not that bad with having a scanner to have you arrested, but it's better to be educated than try to talk your way out of a situation. :roll:
Of course it's probably not that bad with having a scanner to have you arrested, but it's better to be educated than try to talk your way out of a situation. :roll:
LA's is not a State Law, it is local jurisdictions. As a Rail/Air fan that used to actively "chase" trains and planespot, I have dealt with at least three lea's (Kentwood, Kenner, to name two) that officers informed me that scanners were prohibited, and then proceeded to act as though anyone with a scanner that is not a leo, or active duty firefighter in thier district must be up to no good. The internet has all kinds of listings as to State scanner laws, but zilch for finding local laws. So that leaves you to find out the hard way. And the last time I went to Parchman I was told by a CO that you could not bring a scanner in. (June 2000)
loumaag
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Well I cannot speak about Kentwood, as I have never been there (other than to pass thorough it) but Kenner has no city ordinances in reference to police scanners at all. Jefferson Parish, likewise has no prohibitions against them (providing we are talking about private vehicles) and as I stated earlier Louisiana has no statutes, so...milf said:
Now, as I grew up in Jefferson Parish, have lived in the New Orleans area for most of my life and am a resident of St. John the Baptist Parish (despite the current location) I can tell you 2 things I am sure of; (1) Louisiana is one of the more scanner-friendly places in the U.S. and (2) Kenner is a place I avoid as much as possible.
There is a quasi-official attitude in Kenner (thanks to the Congemi brothers, especially Nick) that Kenner is more like a fiefdom then a real place in the United States of America. Nick once had a Kenner PD Officer arrest a father for taking his child into the Daiquiri-Shop (corner of Veterans and Williams) so the child could use the restroom. (For you non-LA residents, in LA it is not illegal for a child to be in a place that serves alcholic beverages, it is only illegal to be served alcoholic beverages.) He also had a commissioned law enforcement officer from Texas arrested because the Harris County Constable Sergeant (visiting the New Orleans area) happened to witness an armed robbery in progress and used his weapon to capture and hold the perpetrator, while his wife called 911. Nick's comment was at the time he didn't believe that a constable was a real law enforcment officer, personally I think that the fact the constable was black my have had some bearing on the decision to arrest him. Should you get into a pissing contest in Kenner? No, but there is no law barring scanners there.
I agree that Kenner is no place to be if a cop is in a bad mood, since it was a Kenner PD officer that had me and two of my friends at gunpoint on the concrete at MSY a couple of years ago. This guy not only gave us the full treatment, but chucked a Sony scanner across the hood of the car and it busted when it hit the ground. So that was the end of my plane spotting days at MSY. At least I can still go to JAN as long as I carry the signed form giving me permission to be within a certian distance of the runways to photgraph and monitor.... Although JIAPD did give some folks a hard time a month ago, but thats the price you pay in post 9/11/01 world.....
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