What does it mean for drivers and employers? What can you do?

It is now unlawful to use a handheld cell phone whilst driving. This includes texting or e-mailing on any portable electronic device, including PDAs.

Offenders will be charged an $80 fine and 20 demerit points.

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Operating a motor vehicle is a skill that needs to be conducted by a diligent driver. An important aspect about driving is awareness of your surroundings. There are many distractions a driver needs to be aware of and the New Zealand Government has now banned the use of a mobile telephone while operating a motor vehicle in an effort to reduce vehicle accidents - Hesketh Henry Discussion Document. Click here for full article

What can you do?

The law is clear that 'one touch/button' is all it should take to answer/make/terminate a call while driving. Several solutions have sprung up in the market, but not all are compliant.

Here is a list of options that are compliant :

1. Fully installed car-kit, with cradle and signal boost: Bluetooth Integrated Full Cradle
Ideal for high mileage drivers operating in and out of metropolitan areas needing to make and receive frequent calls from a large number of contacts.
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2. Fully installed car-kit with no cradle or signal boost: Bluetooth Integrated No Cradle
For drivers who need to be contacted and are likely to make calls whilst in transit to a large number of contacts.
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3. Non-installed 'Visor clip-on' - Parrot Minikit slim/BlueAnt S3: Bluetooth Visor Clip
For drivers who may need to make or receive calls but to a smaller number of contacts on an infrequent basis.
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How do we roll this solution out for your fleet before 1 November?

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We can discuss what will work best for your fleet and package any option into your existing, or new lease agreement.

Look forward to hearing from you.