Posted By Mark Gaines Dear All, Thak you for the responses to my previous thread on Drivers Phone Policy. They have given me a useful insight into professional opinion on the subject. I share the majority opinion that a total ban on the use of phones whilst driving (even 'hands free')is the only sure fire way to eliminate the risk posed by the distracting nature of calls. However, I also understand that there may be some hurdles to overcome on introducing such a policy. I am now particularly interested in hearing from anyone who is prepared to discuss their own company's policy on the subject with me. My aim is purely to collate information on policy and prevent myself trying to reinvent the wheel. If you are willing to share your thoughts or have a policy on the subject I would be interested in hearing from you either directly or here on the discussion forum. Many Thanks Mark

Posted By Mark Betton Mark My employer has a mobile policy which (if I remember correctly) is part of a wider Driving policy. Basically, full hands free kits are acceptable - anyone who is found driving a company vehcile or driving a hire car or their own vehicle on company business will be disciplined. I must be honest and say that in my experience, a full hands free kit is not a problem - personally I am just as distracted by listening to the radio or talking to someone else in the car with me. Mark