[ETS/PARC List] Fw: Follow up on Distracted Driving Law

[Don WILSON]

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From: ARRL Members Only Web site <memberlist at www.arrl.org>
Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2017 4:06 PM

Subject: Follow up on Distracted Driving Law

I have received several emails regarding the info I sent out yesterday.
I want to make some additional info available and point out some
limitations.

1 - the version I sent yesterday was only a partial version - it was the
NJ Senate version first page containing the exemption of Amateur Radio.
     This exemption was done for the sole purpose of Amateur Radio
operators responding to or participating in an emergency or disaster.
It was not intended for casual use (As I have been informed when it
originally passed). This is the reason Amateur tags are not considered
vanity tags.

2 - Distracted driving is distracted driving by any means.  This
includes using your radio.  A driver needs to pay 100% attention to
their driving not on a QSO.

3 - Some cities are passing laws that negate the exemption - so be extra
careful if you do chose to use your radios while driving.

Hope this clears up some issues.
73
Steve
K2SO

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