[ETSList] A2798 and Ham radio

[Drew_Moore]

Subject: A2798 and Ham radio


Over the past week I have received several e-mails saying that A2798
will prohibit hams from operating radios from their cars and that the
ARRL should do something. A2798 is a proposed Bill which attempts to
define a distracted driver who may be charged with reckless, careless or
unsafe driving. It seeks to amend existing statutes on reckless and
careless driving with the following parargraph: "When so warranted, a
law enforcement officer may charge a person with a violation of the
provisions of this section if that person, while operating a motor
vehicle, engages in distracting behavior including but not limited
to,the use of communications technology such as wireless telephones,
pagers, facsimile machines, locator devices, AM/FM radios, compact disc
players, audio cassette players, video players, citizens band radios,
and dispatch radios; engaging in personal grooming, consuming food or
beverages; reading; or tending to unsecured pets." This NOT ABOUT HAM
RADIO. The State already has statues in effect that define reckless and
careless driving. If you feel strongly about this proposed Bill PLEASE
write your State Representative and/or the sponsors and let them know
your feelings. The Bill can be found at: www.state.nj.us. Click on NJ
Legislative, go to "find Bills" and follow the directions. E-mail links
are there to the sponsors. Please remember, Legislators listen to their
constitutents if they want to get re-elected. 73, Bill Hudzik, W2UDT SM
NNJ

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