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Fleet operators need to gear up now for new legislation that will make the use of hand-held phones illegal while driving. Paul Newman investigates how the new law will affect operators and identifies the state-of-the-art equipment providers.
will probably cost L130 for a one-off unit, and fleet discounts are likely for large orders."
The company has some sympathy for RoSPA's stand: "The best option would be not to have phones in vehicles at all. However, you can't stop people from doing it so you have to make it as safe as possible. There is one exemption if the situation is an emergency and it's unsafe to stop and you can dial 999 to get help," says Taylor. Vodafone's policy regarding its employees is to consider the use of a hand-held phone while driving a serious disciplinary offence.
Simon Davis of the Orange network agrees: "We support the government on this. It's clearly not good practice to try and steer while having your hand clamped to your head. In our user guides we encourage drivers not to use their mobile phone while driving unless they have a properly installed hands-free kit. If you are in a long conversation you should stop. If you must make a call, keep it short."
you can expect be kept waiting. The system can also give regional weather forecasts and allow you to check for traffic information in other parts of the country.
The company also offers two GPS-based tracking services for large or small fleet operators and offers a suite of services targeted at hauliers in the parcel distribution and logistics sectors.