[Techlunch] Mobile

[techlunch at happy.emu.id.au]

Being picky is this National Road Transport regulations or state based? Not clear in the information
As Phil pointed out how many amateurs have actually been pinged for holding a microphone.
Now we have AI confusion a different ball game.

Who provided this information unless a email is signed I have no idea who sent it, could be my system is not set up correctly.
Amanda
VK1AH

On 30/03/2026 13:20, techlunch at happy.emu.id.au wrote:

> 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
>>>
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