Radios on Meets

[Anonymous]

Just had a thought.... we all use those hand held radios for meets etc... are these now against the law to use?   s:shock: :shock: s:shock:    s:? :? s:?

[Anonymous]

Nope, there's a specific exemption for 2-way radios, provided they don't incorporate a mobile phone.

[SimonC_Here]

Of course there is always the "driving without due care and attention" that they can get on.

S

[Anonymous]

http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_rdsafety/documents/page/dft_rdsafety_025216.hcsp

Q14. Will 2-way radios be included in the new offence?
The use of 2-way radio equipment (unless the device can also be used as a phone) when driving is not included in the new offence but remember there is still a risk of distraction and prosecution under other powers.


If a device is a dual or multi purpose device that can be used both as a mobile phone and a 2-way radio, the use of the device while driving or supervising a provisional licence holder is prohibited. Use is prohibited whether the device is being used as a 2-way radio or as a mobile phone.

[Anonymous]

Nope, there's a specific exemption for 2-way radios, provided they don't incorporate a mobile phone.

Yep, bizarre, but true. Mind you, I wouldn't recommend it...