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[MaxAndPaddy]

 

 

You can get an aerial which clamps onto the gutter, then run the aerial lead down past the door seal and into the car.

The CB unit needs to be where you can easily use it and to the right of the steering column where the fog light switch bracket goes is good. Move the foglight switch bracket somewhere else. Hang the microphone where you can easily reach it when driving.

is it legal then to drive when using a cb. thought everything now has to be hands free,

 

Yes it is legal to drive using a CB, or walkie talkie etc. 

 

 

No it isn't the legislation only covers mobile phones, however if you were to have an accident or be stopped you could be prosecuted for driving without due care or a more serious offence. No different to changing the channel on your radio or drinking a cup of coffee.

[KernowCooper]

Being a Radio Amateur yes its legal to use the mic when driving but they will use another traffic violation to slap on you.

Edited by KernowCooper, 28 November 2014 - 11:50 AM.

[richmondclassicsnorthwales]

I would have thought rules around the same lines as using a mobile phone, best not to be seen using it, can't theoretically go wrong then,  especially if you still have one of the older AM and sidebanders sets as I have still got.. The SWR was fine as I remember with the twig on the back end, I remember it been lower than 1.5, really good on reception and transmit. This was using a President AR7 (40ch) and a Midland 80ch. All ok on the lower 40,s but did creep up sometimes towards the 70,s depending if you were near lots of brick surroundings

[MaxAndPaddy]

Actually CB are specifically excluded from the legislation, presumably to avoid any conflict with users in emergency vehicles

 

110.  (1)  No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a road if he is using—

(a)a hand-held mobile telephone; or

(b)a hand-held device of a kind specified in paragraph (4).

 

(4) A device referred to in paragraphs (1)(b), (2)(b) and (3)(b) is a device, other than a two-way radio, which performs an interactive communication function by transmitting and receiving data.

 

Of course that still doesn't stop you for begin done for failing to be in control of your vehicle or driving without, but it does have an element of discretion

[MaxAndPaddy]

But, did you know you can be done for being on a mobile while supervising a learner driver!

 

(3) No person shall supervise a holder of a provisional licence if the person supervising is using—

(a)a hand-held mobile telephone; or