PH>
 PH> The prohibition is the actual presence of the scanner in the car. It h
 PH> anything to do with the ECPA
 PH> If the officer sees the equipment, it is probable cause enough for him
 PH> investigate what kind of equipment it is. The law, after all, forbids
 PH> mere presence of the scanners. If he pulls you over for a traffic viol
 PH> and easily sees the presence of the equipment, that's all the probable
 PH> he needs to have.
Pete,
This must be local ordinances only.  I don't believe it is illegal to have
one in a car in every state.  Why would scanner manufacturers make mobile
units then if it was prohibited?
-={Carl}=-
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