Georgia House Bill 673

Discussion in 'CB Radio Forum' started by wolverine11, Apr 17, 2018.

  1. wolverine11

    wolverine11 Road Train Member

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    Driving on 475 around Macon and this big mouth on a base station was trying to tell all truckers that since HB 673 passed it was prohibitive to talk on a cb radio while driving, so I researched the bill and it is legislation against distracted driving( similar to Dot restrictions) prohibiting electronic devices while driving a vehicle ( about time they target four wheelers) and it specifically states that cb usage is still allowed, so apparently base station blow hard was wrong. So if you drive through Georgia and are tempted to text or talk you not only have to be aware of Dot watching but also Georgia State and local boys because if there is revenue to be made they will enforce it.
     
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  3. buddyd157

    buddyd157 Road Train Member

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    he musta wanted the air waves all to his self.
     
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    (a) As used in this Code section, the term 'wireless telecommunications device' means a 200 cellular telephone, a text messaging device, a personal digital assistant, a stand alone 201 computer, or any other substantially similar wireless device that is used to initiate or 202 receive a wireless communication with another person. It does not include citizens band 203 radios, citizens band radio hybrids, commercial two-way radio communication devices,
     
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  5. wolverine11

    wolverine11 Road Train Member

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    Ive heard him before, he is always trying to get a rise from truck drivers, you would think I would learn to turn squelch up when in the area but you never know when something may happen that one needs to know. Unfortunately every metropolitan area has base station big mouths that have nothing better to do than cause trouble, #### shame.
     
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  6. buddyd157

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    yes, there are a few big mouths along our way.

    someday, maybe thier rigs will blow up..???

    like maybe from a lightning strike..???


    lol
     
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    Maybe the Fed's need to pass into law H.U.A S Bill 001 - This law is concentrated towards a certain group of society. It is mandatory to have a large person at your bedside (this is any bed in which you sleep) so the person can kick you in the middle of one's chest, to pop your head out of your ##*, before you may start your day. LOL
     
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  8. RouteSalesManDFS

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    The hands free law DOES NOT include CBs, Ham Radio, or Land Mobile a.k.a Commercial radio. Basically anything with a handmic
    "40-6-241.
    (a) As used in this Code section, the term:
    (1) 'Stand-alone electronic device' means a device other than a wireless telecommunications device which stores audio or video data files to be retrieved on demand by a user.
    (2) 'Utility services' means and includes electric, natural gas, water, waste-water, cable,
    telephone, or telecommunications services or the repair, location, relocation, improvement, or
    maintenance of utility poles, transmission structures, pipes, wires, fibers, cables, easements,
    rights of way, or associated infrastructure.
    (3) 'Wireless telecommunications device' means a cellular telephone, a portable
    telephone, a text-messaging device, a personal digital assistant, a stand-alone computer, a
    global positioning system receiver, or substantially similar portable wireless device that is
    used to initiate or receive communication, information or data. Such term shall not include a
    radio, citizens band radio, citizens band radio hybrid, commercial two-way radio
    communication device or its functional equivalent, subscription-based emergency
    communication device, prescribed medical device, amateur or ham radio device, or
    in-vehicle security, navigation, or remote diagnostics system.

    (b) A driver shall exercise due care in operating a motor vehicle on the highways of this state
    and shall not engage in any actions which shall distract such driver from the safe operation
    of such vehicle.. . ."
    The statute continues but I think this is what is relevant to the discussion.
    You can find this at
    | Georgia Governor's Office of Highway Safety.
     
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