Amateur Radio operators in Colorado won a legislative victory on February 3 before the Transportation and Energy Committee of the Colorado House of Representatives. The committee heard testimony Wednesday on HB 09-1094, A Bill for an Act Concerning Wireless Telephone Prohibitions for Drivers. The bill, sponsored by Rep Claire Levy (D-13) would entirely prohibit the use of wireless telephones by drivers under the age of 18 years; and would require the use of hands-free devices for most other drivers while operating a motor vehicle in motion within the state of Colorado. While the bill provided exemptions for public safety personnel within the scope of their duties, and all users in the event of an emergency to contact public safety authorities, there was concern that enforcement authorities would fail to differentiate between Amateur Radio transceivers and traditional cellular or PCS telephones.
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