Question: I know there is a lot of discussion on distracted driving. I have a question how does the law apply to amateur radio devices? For example, trained storm spotters sometimes use hand-held and mobile radios during a weather emergency.
Answer: Devices such as amateur radio, two-way radio and citizens band, or CB, radio are exempt under the hands-free law. The law does not define their transmissions as electronic messages, but users are still required to operate them with due care in a safe manner.
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