Sgt. Jesse Grabow
Question: I know there is a lot of discussion on distracted driving. I have a question: how does the law apply to amateur radio devices? For example, trained storm spotters sometimes use hand-held and vehicle mobile radios during a weather emergency.
Answer: Devices such as amateur radio, two-way radio and citizens band (CB) radio are exempt under the 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.
A portion of state statutes were used with permission from the Office of the Revisor of Statutes. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow – Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205. (You can follow him on X @MSPPIO_NW or reach him at, jesse.grabow@state.mn.us).
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