>On Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:54:39 -0000, Richard Parkin wrote:
>

>> "nullified" wrote in message
>> news:bmfcr2lqmmj3c8mkqm6dst0r56qalkp0qu@4ax.com...

>>> On Mon, 22 Jan 2007 18:59:50 +0000, Steve privacy.net> wrote:
>>>
>>> So, given all this blah re: new penalties for answering your mobile,
>>> whats the situation with regard to CB radio's? The Landie has a CB
>>> which I hardly ever use, but when laning it comes in handy when you
>>> get stuck (which I appear to do more than most...). Since Green Lanes
>>> are technically roads, is it really the case that its perfectly legal
>>> to use a wired mic and switch channels etc, but its NOT okay to use a
>>> mobile?

>>
>> CB and Amateur Radio are exempt, although not through the lack of the DoT
>> trying to have it included.

>
>Got a reference for that? Without it, that comment is worthless.

>
>Quite a few years ago, even before the days when mobile 'phones were the
>size of housebricks, I had a two-way radio in my car for work. I seem to
>recollect that there was legislation about in the 80's that raised concerns
>that we could be prosecuted for using the radio on the move.