Michael Martin, Well Said! The prime directives of scanning! This is the exact advice I give to new listeners. Thanks! Rule 1: Do not make it obvious you have a scanner in your vehicle Rule 2: Do not look like a porcupine on your car (Multiple Antennas) - See Rule 1. Rule 3: Do not FLAUNT your scanner equipment to anyone and everyone - See Rule 1. Rule 4: Do not show up at ANY crime scene and have your scanner blaring - See Rule 1. Rule 5: Do not do ANYTHING that will get you noticed by law enforcement - See Rule 1. Rule 6: Do not SPOUT OFF anything to a law enforcement officer about the legality of/your rights - See Rule 1. Rule 7: If you are pulled over/stopped by a law enforcement officer, PLEASE turn OFF your scanner - See Rule 1.