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Using a Scanner Legally?
Every night I sit on my porch with my scanner and listen to the stuff going on police/fire in my town and the surrounding area. I just wanted to know is it legal for me to sit outside and listen to it legally & without any hassle from the police. I also wanted to know if I go to a incident that is going on like a fire or police incident can I legally have my scanner on and stand there listening to something relating to that incident where it where it can be heard by others, I live in Upstate New York.
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- ornery and meanLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
To the best of my knowledge you can use a scanner in Upstate New York anywhere ... but inside a motor vehicle!
As for going to an incident with your scanner turned on ... I'd use an ear piece if I were you. People will gather around you for information otherwise!
- Anonymous1 decade ago
i dont believe you can walk around with a scanner at all as well as not being able to have the scanner in a car... i dont see why you wouldnt be able to go to the scene though..
Source(s): http://www.afn.org/~afn09444/scanlaws/