fireflybob. The airband is a "utility" band, like the safety services, electricity board, taxis, etc, etc. It's a blanket law which covers them all. Also keep in mind that when you are sitting at home taling on your cordless phone, there may be somebody along the road listening to every word. Must admit that when I was working and things got a bit fraught that went through my mind.. and the inevitable headline next day "4 seconds from disaster", or something!
Right, once listening to the airband has been sorted, how about all you car drivers protesting about the stupid speed limits. Millions of people break those laws every day but how many get nicked?