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Old 09-21-2007, 12:58 AM
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Originally Posted by greg3564
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It's not illegal to listen to scanners. Only if used in conjuntion with a crime, such as robbing a store or burglarizing a home, not speeding.
In Georgia a police scanner is illegal in a vehicle. ok to use at home. it may vary by state
I went to several "scanning" websites and in all four they state that it is legal to posess a scanner in a vehicle. Might want to check you facts on that one.

The following is from the National Council of State Legislators.

Table 2: State Laws on Mobile Scanners
State
Description

CALIFORNIA
Scanner usage illegal in furtherance of a crime.

FLORIDA
Scanners illegal when mounted in vehicles unless the individual is a licensed alarm system contractor, a member of the press on assignment, a licensed amateur radio operator, or a citizen with written permission from the chief of police of sheriff.

INDIANA
Scanners illegal when mounted in vehicles unless the individual is a licensed alarm system contractor, a member of the press on assignment, a licensed amateur radio operator, or a citizen with written permission from the chief of police or sheriff.

KENTUCKY
Scanners are illegal while vehicles are mobile unless the user has a Federal Communications Commission licensure. Law enforcement officers are authorized to seize and destroy scanners. The law exempts the following:

retailers and wholesalers selling radios.
Commercial, educational, or television stations using them at the place of business.
Individuals at their residences.
Commercial towing trucks.
Newspaper reporters and photographers on duty.
Disaster and emergency services personnel with written permission from the state director of emergency services.
People holding a valid amateur radio license.
Peace officers authorized in writing by their agency head.
Commonwealth and county attorneys and their assistants.

MICHIGAN
Police receiver radios are illegal in vehicles unless the driver is an amateur-radio operator with technician-class license or above, or with written permission.

MINNESOTA
Mobile scanners are illegal except for police and amateur radio operators licensed by the Federal Communications Commission. The Superintendent of the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension also must give approval. Use of scanners in furtherance of a felony is illegal.

NEW JERSEY
Use in furtherance of a crime is illegal.

NEW YORK
Possessing a scanner is illegal for anyone without a permit.

OKLAHOMA
Use in furtherance of a crime is illegal.

SOUTH DAKOTA
Possession for use during a felony is illegal.

Use in business establishments legal with prior written permit.

Amateur radio operators exempted from law.

Confiscation for violations.

VERMONT
Use in furtherance of a crime is illegal.

VIRGINIA
Illegal if used to further a felony.
your post contradicts what you just said. a bunch of states say its illegal unless you have a license or a permit
 
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Old 09-21-2007, 01:01 AM
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Just get a ham license and you will be square in all states :P
 
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One thing to keep in mind. What may be legal in a personal vehicle may be illegal in a CMV.
 
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I thought you just used the CB checking for Bears? Bears with cameras? No need for a scanner.
 
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Originally Posted by Trukrswyfe
I thought you just used the CB checking for Bears? Bears with cameras? No need for a scanner.
Run the speed limit... save $ on childish electronic doo dads and get some peace and quiet.
 
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I completely agree overhead is Gas and Gas is money You are correct. I just radio talk its funny.
Hey west bound did you leave anything behind you? Yeah go brush your teeth and comb your hair. :lol:
 
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Old 09-21-2007, 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Evinrude
Is there any Radar Detectors on the market that can't be detected by police?
To my knowledge....all radar detectors are also transmitters....and their emissions are what are detected. Keep this in mind....it is against Federal Rules to have a "radar detector" in a CMV. Not only would a CMV driver be fined, but the device would be confiscated.

Also, even if someone came out with an "undetectable radar detector", on Monday at 8AM, more than likely by 5PM that same day there would be an "undetectable radar detector detector"......

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Old 09-21-2007, 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by matcat
Just get a ham license and you will be square in all states :P
Right-Like other Ham Radio Operators care about where the Cops are :P
 
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Originally Posted by Skywalker
Originally Posted by Evinrude
Is there any Radar Detectors on the market that can't be detected by police?
To my knowledge....all radar detectors are also transmitters....and their emissions are what are detected. Keep this in mind....it is against Federal Rules to have a "radar detector" in a CMV. Not only would a CMV driver be fined, but the device would be confiscated.

Also, even if someone came out with an "undetectable radar detector", on Monday at 8AM, more than likely by 5PM that same day there would be an "undetectable radar detector detector"......

Remember: Discretion is the better part of valor.
Skywalker, While technically radar detectors are NOT transmitters. However, they do radiate a signal that can be detected.

There are ways that the so called "detector - detector" will not detect the presents of a radar detector. But to my knowledge no one builds such a unit.

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Originally Posted by yoopr
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Just get a ham license and you will be square in all states :P
Right-Like other Ham Radio Operators care about where the Cops are :P
Sure they do...
It can be handy information to a ham operator in the next state as they travel towards the LEO's position.. Albeit the LEO may be long gone by the time the traveler gets to the location but the purpose had been served... :P
 
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