TN Scanner Laws?

[TRamrod38]

Are there any scanner laws for mobile use in Tennessee.

 

[tspainiv]

Not that I know of, just the same as all over, "can't be used for commision of a crime or aiding in the commission of a crime. But I could be wrong.

 

[dsbyrd]

No, none that I have ever been able to find, and I have looked.

Clarification- I am talking about state statutes. Have not endeavored to research all the various municipalities!

 

[shades2914]

if you go into kentucky alot there are laws against it (without ham liscence) but tn doesnt have any besides already listed.

 

[stewart00311]

More Info

Here is the updated link for the Nashville, Tn Law just be aware other municipalities can have a different one, and the Nashivlle law is very old and very vague.

Best thing to do is get a Ham Radio License and most states allow for you to operate a scanner in a vehicle.

Also the old rule of thumb still stands as previously stated out of sight out of mind.

Do a search of this forum there are other thread to this also.

Stewart00311
http://municipalcodes.lexisnexis.co...ITLE11/Chapter_11_04_OFFENSES_BY_OR_A.html#11

 

[nashscan]

They won't bother you in Tennessee. Go to Kentucky and they will confiscate your brand new Pro-96 and give it to their kids if you have it in your car.

 

[firemedic2150]

Yea I used to work for a LEO in Kentucky and the KVE gave us many scanners for our cruisers that where seized out of commercial vehicles.

Mark Mc.

 

[codyshell]

Here in Washington Co., the Sheriff's Dept. sort of has an issue with people having it in their radios, but its not illegal.