[HCRA] Does this effect us?

[Daniel Sullivan]

I am tossing this out because I know from reading the paper and CNN that 
this became an issue in NJ. The Globe had a thing today where kids under 18 
cannot use a cell phone. Well that is fine, I've seen how they walk and talk 
on those things. It's the part where they say this:

"Adults would have to use hands-free accessories while talking and driving 
or face a $250 fine for the first infraction and $500 for the second."

Does anyone know if this applies to Ham Radio operators? (Just as an FYI, IN 
the NJ case it explicitily said CB operators but left Ham Operators 
unmentioned leaving the debate open for whther they knew what they were 
talking about apparently.) If this does apply to users of mobile radio 
services such as Ham Radio, what would it do for kids under 18 yrs of age 
who are Hams. If I recall Brian Sklarsky, N1V?? *sorry Brian its too early 
in the morning to remember call signs* was under 18 when he got his ticket 
and he was one of our better and more active storm spotters. Not to mention 
the DX Crew members about this age who are very active on the air in public 
service and SKYWARN net times.

Then the whole issue of hands free operation. Since we can't cuss on the air 
does that mean we have to use vox anyways? I think this needs serious 
thought and consideration.

Here is the article. I would be interested in hearing about this one:

Teen drivers may lose phones

Proposed bill seeks to prohibit conversations on the roadways

By Mac Daniel, Globe Staff, Globe Correspondent, 6/17/2003

http://www.boston.com/dailyglobe2/168/metro/Teen_drivers_may_lose_phones+.shtml

73's

Dan Sullivan, AA1TE/4

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