[UK-CONTEST] OT: Driving & Use of Radio

[Stuart Southern]

Hi
As far as I know the legislation covers "Mobile Phones" if it were to cover 
radio's then the police would have a problem as well as the Ambulance
Service
Stuart
M0RXX
Ex Ambulance Driver


-----Original Message-----
From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of James Hill
Sent: 10 December 2009 22:18
To: UK contest list
Subject: [UK-CONTEST] OT: Driving & Use of Radio

Hi Guys,

One of our local chaps has been given a 3 point fixed penalty for using 
his VHF whilst driving.

I did have a copy of the act, chapter & verse that did specify what type 
of equipment and the associated frequencies that it operated on that was 
"verboten". But I have since lost it!

Obviously, he wants to fight it, but needs to see a copy of the 
legislation first.

Anybody can point me in the right direction?

The officer did not propose to prosecute for due care, as he asked him 
that at the time.....

So, it looks like it could be cut and dried. He has spoken by phone to 
the officers inspector, and he didnt really know whether he should have 
been given a ticket or not, and surprisingly no return phonecall has 
been forthcoming!

Any advice appreciated.

Thanks,

James G0FHM
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