Please read the complete site - however, in short ...
ACT: mobile phone includes any other wire less hand-held device designed or capable of being used for telecommunication other than a CB radio or any other 2-way radio. [Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2000, section 30B, subsection 3].
NSW: mobile phone does not include a CB radio or any other two-way radio. [Road Rules 2014, Rule 300, paragraph 4].
VIC: mobile phone does not include a CB radio or any other two way radio [Road Safety Road Rules 2009, Rule 300, paragraph 4].
QLD: mobile phone does not include a CB radio or any other two-way radio. [Transport Operations (Road Use Management-Road Rules) Regulation 2009, section 300, subsection 2].
SA: mobile phone does not include a CB radio or any other two way radio [Australian Road Rules 2014, Rule 300, paragraph 4].
WA: mobile phone does not include a CB radio or any other two way radio [Road Traffic Code 2000, Regulation 265, paragraph 1].
TAS: mobile phone does not include a CB radio or any other two way radio [Road Rules 2009, Rule 300, paragraph 4].
NT: mobile phone does not include a CB radio or any other two way radio [Australian Road Rules 2014, Rule 300, paragraph 4].
Also note this -
This, very simply, means that using a hand held CB microphone is NOT illegal under the legislation that bans the use of mobile phones, and in fact there is no road rule than specifically bans the use of a CB or two-way radio microphone while driving. HOWEVER, there is legislation concerning the proper control of a motor vehicle (ARR 297), which means that while you could not be fined for holding and using a CB microphone, if you are not in full control of the vehicle because you are using the microphone you could be fined under that road rule.
and -
Be aware that not every Police officer has knowledge of every single road rule; if they see you with a microphone in your hand be prepared to defend your actions! Be polite, point out it is a CB microphone and that under the Australian Road Rules it is exempted from the mobile phone rule, but in the end if the officer wishes to issue a fine you may need to defend your action in court.
Ozzie_Traveller said
11:09 AM Jun 11, 2018
Thanks Rocky
an excellent follow-up to a previous Q
Well done, Phil
Mike Harding said
11:42 AM Jun 11, 2018
About six months ago I was stopped by a police car which had been following me in heavy traffic in Melbourne when I was driving and using an Amateur radio (similar to a CB).
I pulled over and remained seated in the vehicle, hands visible on the wheel with window open, and the office came alongside and said; "Ah, I thought you were on the phone but now I see it's a two-way radio". I explained it was an Amateur radio, he asked for my driving licence, went back to his vehicle and, presumably, got a check on me. a few minutes later my licence was returned and all was good.
It would have been nice had they said sorry for stopping me incorrectly - a very easy mistake to make, I have no issue with it but keeping good public relations should be important for the police.
As always with police don't argue with them, if they want to give you a ticket, let them and take it to court. However because CB is ubiquitous amongst trucks I think most police are aware of the rules.
Aus-Kiwi said
12:04 PM Jun 11, 2018
Yes I try not to hold mic too close to face when talking . About chest height . Seems to work better anyway .
Captain Ron said
07:05 AM Jun 12, 2018
A PTT (Press To Talk) switch, mounted on the steering wheel solves the hand held mic problem............
Eaglemax said
09:58 AM Jun 12, 2018
I feel its just another distraction from my driving. I havent had a CB for 40 years.
Desert Dweller said
11:36 AM Jun 12, 2018
We recently removed the UHF 18 & 40 sticker from the rear of our caravan.
Mike Harding said
01:08 PM Jun 12, 2018
In the 4WD I have: HF - 80m, 40, 20m, 15m and 10m (FT-857D) 2m 70cm UHF CB Two mobile phones And a second HF radio (IC-7300) PLB
Can't have too much comms :)
Plain Truth said
05:07 PM Jun 12, 2018
Eaglemax wrote:
I feel its just another distraction from my driving. I havent had a CB for 40 years.
Eaglemax,it all depends on where you are towing.We tow over the Omeo Hwy.C543 and every now and then you meet a log truck,believe me a U.H.F. makes it so much safer.
The Truckies call a every Km.post,telling you what direction they are traveling and what Km.post they are at.Gives you time to find straight section to meet them,or a spot to pull over.
You don't want to meet them on a tight bend.
-- Edited by Plain Truth on Tuesday 12th of June 2018 05:09:16 PM
We feel that communication makes the trip so much safer for all concerned and use it with every rear approaching truck we encounter in order to obtain the best passing situations.
The road from Chillagoe south is similar with call points for the mining trucks.
denmonkey said
06:26 PM Jun 15, 2018
Like mike, as an amateur I've got several radios in the car and use them regularly whilst traveling.
It sure makes a long solo trip more enjoyable being able to talk to others along the way.
Whilst I know it is not illegal to use whilst driving, I still tend to stop as I pass the fuzz on the road.
I don't expect an issue but sometimes its just easier to do so . one less thing and all.
Re the not having a cb in the car, theyre super handy if something goes wrong in an out of the way situation where a mobile may not work.
With so many trucks and other travellers with them in their car, I think it makes sense to have such a cheap security policy in place, even if you don't use it or want to talk on it all the time.
Gday...
The following is prompted by Dave's informative comment in Roadtrain Etiquette about using a CB radio while driving -
https://www.acrem.org.au/cb-info/using-cb-while-driving/
Please read the complete site - however, in short ...
ACT: mobile phone includes any other wire less hand-held device designed or capable of being used for telecommunication other than a CB radio or any other 2-way radio. [Road Transport (Safety and Traffic Management) Regulation 2000, section 30B, subsection 3].
NSW: mobile phone does not include a CB radio or any other two-way radio. [Road Rules 2014, Rule 300, paragraph 4].
VIC: mobile phone does not include a CB radio or any other two way radio [Road Safety Road Rules 2009, Rule 300, paragraph 4].
QLD: mobile phone does not include a CB radio or any other two-way radio. [Transport Operations (Road Use Management-Road Rules) Regulation 2009, section 300, subsection 2].
SA: mobile phone does not include a CB radio or any other two way radio [Australian Road Rules 2014, Rule 300, paragraph 4].
WA: mobile phone does not include a CB radio or any other two way radio [Road Traffic Code 2000, Regulation 265, paragraph 1].
TAS: mobile phone does not include a CB radio or any other two way radio [Road Rules 2009, Rule 300, paragraph 4].
NT: mobile phone does not include a CB radio or any other two way radio [Australian Road Rules 2014, Rule 300, paragraph 4].
Also note this -
This, very simply, means that using a hand held CB microphone is NOT illegal under the legislation that bans the use of mobile phones, and in fact there is no road rule than specifically bans the use of a CB or two-way radio microphone while driving. HOWEVER, there is legislation concerning the proper control of a motor vehicle (ARR 297), which means that while you could not be fined for holding and using a CB microphone, if you are not in full control of the vehicle because you are using the microphone you could be fined under that road rule.
and -
Be aware that not every Police officer has knowledge of every single road rule; if they see you with a microphone in your hand be prepared to defend your actions! Be polite, point out it is a CB microphone and that under the Australian Road Rules it is exempted from the mobile phone rule, but in the end if the officer wishes to issue a fine you may need to defend your action in court.
an excellent follow-up to a previous Q
Well done, Phil
About six months ago I was stopped by a police car which had been following me in heavy traffic in Melbourne when I was driving and using an Amateur radio (similar to a CB).
I pulled over and remained seated in the vehicle, hands visible on the wheel with window open, and the office came alongside and said; "Ah, I thought you were on the phone but now I see it's a two-way radio". I explained it was an Amateur radio, he asked for my driving licence, went back to his vehicle and, presumably, got a check on me. a few minutes later my licence was returned and all was good.
It would have been nice had they said sorry for stopping me incorrectly - a very easy mistake to make, I have no issue with it but keeping good public relations should be important for the police.
As always with police don't argue with them, if they want to give you a ticket, let them and take it to court. However because CB is ubiquitous amongst trucks I think most police are aware of the rules.
A PTT (Press To Talk) switch, mounted on the steering wheel solves the hand held mic problem............
In the 4WD I have:
HF - 80m, 40, 20m, 15m and 10m (FT-857D)
2m
70cm
UHF CB
Two mobile phones
And a second HF radio (IC-7300)
PLB
Can't have too much comms :)
Eaglemax,it all depends on where you are towing.We tow over the Omeo Hwy.C543
and every now and then you meet a log truck,believe me a U.H.F. makes it so much safer.
The Truckies call a every Km.post,telling you what direction they are traveling and what Km.post they are at.Gives you time to find straight section to meet them,or a spot to pull over.
You don't want to meet them on a tight bend.
-- Edited by Plain Truth on Tuesday 12th of June 2018 05:09:16 PM
We feel that communication makes the trip so much safer for all concerned and use it with every rear approaching truck we encounter in order to obtain the best passing situations.
The road from Chillagoe south is similar with call points for the mining trucks.
It sure makes a long solo trip more enjoyable being able to talk to others along the way.
Whilst I know it is not illegal to use whilst driving, I still tend to stop as I pass the fuzz on the road.
I don't expect an issue but sometimes its just easier to do so . one less thing and all.
Re the not having a cb in the car, theyre super handy if something goes wrong in an out of the way situation where a mobile may not work.
With so many trucks and other travellers with them in their car, I think it makes sense to have such a cheap security policy in place, even if you don't use it or want to talk on it all the time.