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Being a licensed Ham radio operator this is of particular interest to me. Ham Radio operation is guided by the same/similar laws as CB in the case of mobile operation.

Here is a recent article on point


Check your state law.

Here is a sample quote from MN DOT law:

How does the new law apply to amateur radio devices? For example, trained storm spotters sometimes use hand-held and vehicle mobile radios during a weather emergency.​

Devices such as amateur radio, two-way radio and citizens band (CB) radio are exempt under the new hands-free law. The law does not define their transmissions as electronic messages, but users are still required to operate them with due care in a safe manner.


NH Exemption

 
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When I was a Deputy Sheriff, we had all kinds of equipment in the car that wasn't "hands free". Just say'n.
Many laws are to protect dumb people from themselves.
 
The most scary person on the road is the newly licensed General HAM on his first storm chase with his first 10M radio trying to figure out the controls!

Our local club keeps this guys in shotgun position for the first few runs, letting them play with the radio and learn
 

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