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Friday, June 30, 2017
Hams Exempted from New Distracted Driving Law in Washington State
A new distracted driving law takes effect August 16 in the
State of Washington
which limits the use of
"personal electronic devices" while driving.
However, the new law excludes amateur radio, CB radio and other two-way radios
from inclusion under the definition of "personal electronic device."