[Techlunch] Mobile

[techlunch at happy.emu.id.au]

You can find this in the Road Transport (Road Rules) Regulation 2017,
specifically under Section 300, which defines the use of mobile phones
while driving.
In the ACT (and most Australian states), the legal definition of a "mobile
phone" specifically excludes a CB radio or any other two-way radio. Because
they are not classified as mobile phones, the strict "no-touch" and
mounting laws for phones do not apply to your radio microphone in the same
way.
However, Section 297 of the same regulation requires you to have proper
control of your vehicle at all times. If using the microphone causes you to
swerve or drives distractedly, you can still be fined for "not having
proper control."


On Mon, 30 Mar 2026, 13:06 , <techlunch at happy.emu.id.au> wrote:

> Good question Dennis,
> Emergency services are allowed to apparently.
> I allways use a 1/2  headset microphone while mobile with a locking PTT
>
> In the don't do while driving advertising the state a Mobile Phone nothing
> else I am aware off.
> But now they have cameras to detect using mobile phones, what next.
> Amanda
> VK1AH
>
> On 30/03/2026 11:13, techlunch at happy.emu.id.au wrote:
>
> G’day all,
>
> Has anyone investigated the legality of mobile operation?
>
> Is holding a microphone treated the same as a mobile phone?
>
> If so, is Vox operation (hands free) allowed?
>
> Or is mobile a thing of the past?
>
>
>
> Just wondering.
>
> Cheers,
>
> DG
>
>
>
> *From:* techlunch-bounces at happy.emu.id.au
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> *Sent:* Monday, 30 March 2026 9:58 AM
> *To:* techlunch at happy.emu.id.au
> *Subject:* [Techlunch] NO lunch this Friday
>
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>
> Hi all
>
> Owing to low numbers available lunch this Friday is cancelled.
>
>
>
> Bill, are you able to respond to the club’s regular text re our booking?
>
>
>
> Gilbert
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