Can I Operate a Two-Way Radio when driving?
The law is very strict about the use of portable equipment in a vehicle. The law states that you cannot use a mobile phone or device if you need to hold a device or any part of it to operate it when driving. This is true of all technologies including phones, SATNAV and handheld radio devices.
Although two way radios are not specifically mentioned in the legislation, it states that a user must always be in control of the vehicle and an employer may contravene Health and Safety regulations by requiring an employee to use the radio while driving.
To reduce the risk the vehicle should be fitted with hands free facilities and the employee informed that it is preferred that they should stop in a safe place turn off the engine before using a handheld device.
This will help to keep you and your employees safe and you should not fall foul of the law.
A further, more comprehensive document explaining the use of handheld devices can be found here:
The Use of Two Way Radio Equipment in a Vehicle
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For further information about the law and distinct information visit:
Links to the government site for more information.:
https://www.gov.uk/using-mobile-phones-when-driving-the-law .
Further information:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2003/2695/pdfs/uksi_20032695_en.pdf.
16/05/2019
