Hi, my company have a policy with regard to the use of mobile phones whilst driving (and rightly so!) but they allow the use of radios in FLTs, shunt vehicles and maintenance vehicles. Does anyone have information on any available standards? I could also ask the question "What is the view of the police when their officers use their radios whilst at the wheel"?

Thanks in anticipation of your replies.


BK

There is a specific exemption within the legislation with regard to using 2-way radio's whilst driving. I believe this was pedominantly for the benefit of the emergency services, but also includes taxi drivers, etc. However, although this is the case, the Police could still prosecute e.g. driving without due care and attention, should a particular instance warrant it.

This has always been the case (even with hand held mobile phone use), even before the legislation came in. It is simply easier now for the Police to deal with the specifics of driving whilst using a hand held 'mobile device'.