Cell Phone Restrictions

The Federal government is looking at banning many uses of hand held devices in vehicles, including dash board devices. This could have a big impact on how you communicate with your drivers, as well as your own use. Safety is an important concern for all of us, and of course ‘the other guy”. Please see what the government considers to be “distracted driving” in the posted article. 

Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said he would consider seeking a complete ban on cell phone use in cars, including for drivers who make hands-free calls. In an interview with Bloomberg, LaHood said he doesn't believe current restrictions go far enough and that his concerns include navigation and entertainment systems such as GM's OnStar and Ford's Sync.

"I don't want people talking on phones, having them up to their ear or texting while they're driving," LaHood told Bloomberg. "We need a lot better research on other distractions.”

LaHood said he will meet with the heads of all U.S. car makers to discuss their cooperation in limiting distracted driving. He said his department will conduct more studies on distracted driving before he pushes for tighter regulations.