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OREGON: Oregon cell phone ban wins final OK
By The Associated Press

Salem, Ore. Oregon lawmakers have given final approval to bill to ban use of hand-held cell phones while operating a motor vehicle.

The measure, which was approved by the House on Wednesday, now goes to Gov. Ted Kulongoski for his expected signature.

The new law will impose a maximum $90 fine on drivers caught texting or talking on a hand-held cell phone. It does not apply to drivers using a cell phone equipped with a handsfree device.

Supporters of the ban say drivers who become distracted by using hand-held cell phones pose a traffic safety hazard to themselves and others. Oregon will become the sixth state with such a ban.

The measure is House Bill 2377.

Does anyone know if they wrote out the part using two way radio including amateur?

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"I was installing un-programmed radios"

"Exceptions are provided for public safety and emergency personnel, persons operating a vehicle within the scope of employment, persons engaged in certain one-way communications, and FCC-licensed amateur radio and two-way radio operators."

http://www.leg.state.or.us/press_releases/sdo_062309.html

Guess that makes it illegal to use a CB while driving unless you are a trucker...

well good, that was a sticky area for awhile. What is certain one way comms, like thrashing the drive-thru?

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"I was installing un-programmed radios"

Yes, jamming is still legal.
Carry on...

Depending on which channel you're on, CBs are one-way comms.