Using CB's Outlawed in De.

[baybum]

Common sense gone by the way-side.....



WGMD.COM » Delaware First State in the Nation to Outlaw CB radios? » Print

The owners and operators of Citizens’ Band (CB) radios, however, are out of luck. After the ban on mobile devices takes effect in early 2011, drivers using CBs, hand-held cell phones, and personal digital assistants (PDAs) will face penalties. First-time offenders will be hit with a $50 fine, while repeat violators will face a penalty of between $100 and $200.

Delaware will be breaking new ground when the law is implemented. No other state in the country prohibits motorists from using CB radios installed in their vehicles.

 

[TrenchFeeder]

Not sure about Delaware but I know in Illinois police must obey the law, that would include them, police or not nobody is above the law.


"New Law: All police must use chinsey looking blue tooth ear pieces"

 

[baybum]

Read the link I supplied....police are exempt.

 

[eaf1956]

Exempt

Read the link I supplied....police are exempt.

Sure they always want to exempt certain people. Can't have cops, EMT and such not be able to talk and drive. but hey, they are NOT people they are trained. :roll:

 

[TrenchFeeder]

Read the link I supplied....police are exempt.

Well, obviously, that's implied, however that doesn't mean it isn't BS

 

[K9WG]

They were looking at passing legislation like that in Indiana last year. The local ham clubs lobbied to have hams exempt from the law. Fortunately the bill died.

 

[KK6PD]

10-4 Good Buddie ...... Time for tuckers to stop trucking in that stupid state.... until that law is fixed!

 

[robertson40]

Firefighters/Emergency personal as well law enforcement officers are exempt from this law only to respond or make emergency calls only

 

[allscan]

Amateur radio operators are already exempted under this law, tough break for people using CBs CHAPTER 41. RULES OF THE ROAD Subchapter IX. Reckless Driving; Driving While Intoxicated. I can't see the police stopping every truck driver for using a CB anyway.

 

[kma371]

Well, obviously, that's implied, however that doesn't mean it isn't BS

So your saying police should pull over before using the radio? What happens if they are in a pursuit?

Certain exemptions are acceptable.

 

[K9WG]

So your saying police should pull over before using the radio? What happens if they are in a pursuit?

They ask the bad guy to pull over until they are done.

 

[K9WG]

Just a little off topic, why don't they ban CDs, cigarettes, maps, kids.... I guarantee you more accidents have been caused by someone fiddling to light a cigarette or yelling at the kids then CBs (or ham).

 

[apd3190]

I was a deputy sheriff in a Md eastern shore county for several years. Always had a cb running in the patrol car and got lots of good first hand info from the truckers on accidents,dwi etc. I guess Delaware wont be getting any help for fear of being charged. Looks like Delaware is looking for a way to make some extra cash.

 

[GTO_04]

They were looking at passing legislation like that in Indiana last year. The local ham clubs lobbied to have hams exempt from the law. Fortunately the bill died.

Well, the bill is back this year in the form of SB 0018. I see no exemptions for hams in this bill. The bill appears to have more traction this year. The committee chairman has already promised a hearing for the bill. So I would say the chances for passage are much higher this year!

GTO_04