CB's soon to be illegal?

panhandlepat · Apr 11, 2011

Dieseljunkie said: ↑

I hope your laughing like I am.....they are like ####roaches
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I wish I was laughing, but these Idiots are the reason many do NOT keep their radios on anymore.

JimDriv3r · Apr 11, 2011

Dieseljunkie said: ↑

First time I have heard of this.....there is no way they could regulate that
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My thoughts exactly. That would be like banning the use of "walkie-talkies". So stupid. But as long as people are willing to bend over and spread for each law that is proposed, then the absurdities will continue.

WitchingHour · Apr 11, 2011

I'm going to need something more than hearsay before I buy into this, though it wouldn't surprise me if someone were trying for something like this. Maybe they should be all inclusive, such as banning police officers from toying around on their laptops as they go down the road, as well.

Raiderfanatic · Apr 11, 2011

I don't see how this could even be remotely true. Almost all of the shippers I go to utilize the CB. And a lot of the places I unload at too.

Plus, if used correctly, the CB is a very valuable tool.

Gotta be hogwash.

Saienga · Apr 11, 2011

If anything, I could imagine two possibilities:

DOT could ban using the CB while in motion.

Or the FCC could want the frequencies to sell off, like they did with broadcast analog TV

BROKENSPROKET · Apr 26, 2011

My lead instructor at Chipewa Valley Technical College told all the classes that if they were going to buy a CB to get one with Bluetooth becasue those are the only ones that will be legal after June.

double_r · Apr 26, 2011

While it had considered banning all electronic devices while behind the wheel, the DOT decided to exempt hands-free technology as well as CB radios and push-to-talk devices as long as they don't require the driver from entering data into a cell phone.
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Source: http://www.todaystrucking.com/news.cfm?intDocID=25332

drvrtech77 · May 9, 2011

dwayne said: ↑

Who know's.. Alberta did it..

Alberta bans recreational use of CB radios
11/22/2010 EDMONTON -- The recreational use of CB radios is included in the Alberta governments sweeping new law aimed at curbing distracted driving.
Bill 16, which passed the provincial legislature last week, restricts the use of virtually anything that could distract drivers, including hand-held CB radios for recreational purposes.
CB radios are permitted only for drivers of pilot vehicles who must maintain contact with another vehicle, and for drivers using the radio to contact their employer where the employee is required to maintain radio contact. The exemption also extends to use in search and rescue situations and emergencies.
Fines for illegally using cell phones, CB radios, and for other distracting activities, start at $172 with no demerit points, but drivers could face additional charges if other violations are committed, such as running a red light or making an improper lane change.
Transportation Minister Luke Ouellette described the passing of the legislation as heralding a great day for traffic safety in our province."
A news release from his office states, "This legislation is a bold approach and goes beyond restricting cell phones and deals with the broader issue of distracted driving."
Several other provinces, including Saskatchewan and B.C., have already banned hand-held cell phones while driving.
In Ontario, there is a plan to phase out CBs and similar UHF/VHF radios over the next three years, assuming that two-way, hands-free technologies are developed within that time. The Ontario Trucking Association says that the Ministry of Transportation could extend that time-frame if no suitable technology is yet available to replace CBs.
In Calgary, Keith McMurdo, president K-Mac Transportation
predicts Albertas new law will spark an outcry among some truckers who frequently use CB radios.
I, myself, Im usually one for listening and not talking too much, so this ban wont affect me a great deal. But I think youll probably hear some objection to it. A little bit of an outcry. There are some who use them a lot mostly the people going west of Calgary. There are die-hards who do use them.
McMurdo has two full-time drivers on the road, and
is in the drivers seat once or twice a week himself depending on how busy he is. Although all three of his trucks are outfitted with CB radios, hes noticed they are used as frequently any more.
Its a thing we dont use a whole lot anymore. Its kind of funny how that goes, he said. Pretty much, technologys moved on. It just seems you dont travel with friends like you used to in days of old, you know? Youd always have a conversation or youd speak with the guys coming the other way. But it doesnt seem to happen so much anymore. Just the other night there were 20 trucks all going in the same direction and there was hardly a word between them.
He says hell be listening for chatter on the ban next
time hes on the road.

http://www.todaystrucking.com/news.cfm?intDocID=25050
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What Canada does is different from the u.s

Rerun8963 · May 9, 2011

amdriven2liv said: ↑

This past week I stumbled into a conversation with my Boss.

They were discussing ways for us to communicate. During this discussion, the Boss said that the Feds will make a decision on whether to "BAN the use of CB radios in Trucks. This will come out in June, one way or the other."
Anyone else out there hearing this?
(By the way, we do use Xata and know the e-mail system is there for us to use, so let's not get into discussion about ways to communicate)
Just the "ban" on CB's
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that nonsense has been around for years....

read this and i will provide the website:

"While it had considered banning all electronic devices while behind the wheel, the DOT decided to exempt hands-free technology as well as CB radios and push-to-talk devices as long as they don't require the driver from entering data into a cell phone."
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http://www.todaystrucking.com/news.cfm?intDocID=25332

cruisecontrol · May 9, 2011

If you think about it, whats the difference of yapping on a cb than yapping on a cell phone? I dont mean, asking for information, or checking in at a customer. I mean, there are conversations that are held for miles and miles at a time about what "Sherry" said at the office to "JoeBlow". No difference than having a cell phone stuck to your ear, or the bluetooth growing out of the side of your head. Now, Cobra has the bluetooth cb so you can talk on the cell without looking like you are talking on your cell..lol....
In no way am I against CB's, but sometimes I wonder why I even have mine turned on.

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