January 30, 2004

By: Yen Hung
Website: http://www.1st-in-cell-phones.com

HRM announces safe cellular phone use policy

A new safety policy announced today prohibits employees of the Halifax Regional Municipality from using cellular phones while operating an HRM-owned or leased vehicle, or while using their own vehicle on HRM business.

Chief Administrative Officer George McLellan said the policy is a major step in promoting safer use of cellular telephones and other communication systems by HRM employees driving motor vehicles. It was developed by representatives of Occupational Health and Safety and several business units.

Mr. McLellan said the purpose of the new policy is to promote greater safety and to reduce the risk of motor vehicle incidents/accidents that may be caused by driver inattention or distraction, which could result in injury to employees and/or to the general public.

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Yen Hung contributes and publishes news editorial to http://www.1st-in-cell-phones.com.  A cellular phone industry resource featuring articles, comparisons and reviews of cellular phone and service plans.