[HIham] [hamradiohawaii] Bill 4 (2009) - illegal to use ham radio while mobiling?

[Toby L. Clairmont]

I agree with you completely.  I just submitted the following to both
papers:

The proposed new ordinance (Council Bill 4-2009) that would restrict the
use of mobile electronic devices while operating a motor vehicle will
add hardship to volunteer emergency workers and small businesses on
Oahu.

Although the likely intent of the ordinance is to curb dangerous
wireless texting while driving, the bill as written would also prohibit
taxi's from using their mobile data terminals, truck and delivery
drivers from communicating with their dispatchers, and volunteer amateur
(ham) radio operators from serving their communities.  This would add
considerable hardship to businesses already struggling to cope with the
economic downturn and serve the community.

Councilmen Tam and Dela Cruz should immediately amend or withdraw their
proposed ordinance as it is poorly conceived and overly broad.

Let's think of ways that really improve public safety.

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TOBY L. CLAIRMONT, RN, CEM
Mililani, Hawaii
864-7723"