2006-11-19 16:06:12 · 10 answers · asked by nunesjeff 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
In California I'm pretty sure it's legal. I had one for years. You could always just call the police station and ask.
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2006-11-19 16:14:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is not illegal to purchase a police scanner, but in many jurisdictions it is illegal to have it installed and operating in your car. Which makes one wonder how it is that news crews turn up on the scene of an emergency as fast as (or sometimes faster than) police cruisers?
2006-11-19 16:15:04 · answer #2 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is illegal to have a portable scanner in a vehicle. It would give an individual access to info as to whether the crime has been reported and how much time that person may have to escape before police arrived.
2006-11-19 16:13:07 · answer #3 · answered by Brian G 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it relatively is not from now on unlawful to purchase a police scanner, yet in many jurisdictions it fairly is unlawful to have it put in and dealing on your motorized automobile. Which makes one ask your self the way it fairly is that tips crews take place on the scene of an emergency as promptly as (or at circumstances speedier than) police cruisers?
2016-10-22 09:47:57 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the law per the state. However if you are a licenced radio operator you can use a scanner in your car in any state.
http://www.afn.org/~afn09444/scanlaws/scanner5.html
2006-11-19 19:01:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in Florida - it's against the law
2006-11-19 16:07:42 · answer #6 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i cant vouch for every state, but here in nc its legal...because that information that is broadcasted is public info. i listen to it on my pc everyday
2006-11-19 16:09:24 · answer #7 · answered by hotman_nc_32 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In NY it is illegal.
2006-11-19 17:49:12 · answer #8 · answered by fieonthee183 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Only if you are using it in the commision of a crime.
2006-11-19 16:08:26 · answer #9 · answered by zillenium_00 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I DONT THINK IT IS THEY(SOME STORES) SELL THEM SO Y WOULD IT BE BUT ID CHECK WITH LOCAL POLICE DEPT TO MAKE SURE LOL
2006-11-19 16:08:48 · answer #10 · answered by lita 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋