307.176. Citizens band radio temporarily installed on buses, requirements. - Missouri Statutes

Citizens band radio temporarily installed on buses, requirements.

307.176. A bus transportation company shall allow the driveror operator of a bus* to temporarily install and operate in thebus a citizens band radio, technically limited to transmit andreceive frequency of 27.065 megahertz and 27.185 megahertz,including earphones, antenna and any necessary equipmentpurchased and installed by the licensed driver or operator of thebus.

(L. 1982 S.B. 519 § 8)

*Word "bus" defined in section 578.300, RSMo.

(1984) Requirement that bus companies allow their drivers to use citizen band radios while operating a bus is preempted by federal statute which gives Secretary of Transportation authority to regulate use of CB radios on buses and therefore the statute cannot be enforced. Greyhound Lines, Inc. v. Bond, 725 F.2d 455.