Safer driving

Virtually indispensable for many, we all recognise the vital role your mobile phone can play in many kinds of emergency, while their convenience and ease of use is good news, both for socialising and business productivity. At O2 we're naturally great believers in the benefits of fast, efficient communications that reward your attention wherever you are. But, and it is a big but, we really don't want you to talk yourself into trouble.

At O2, we'd ask for your support to bring an end to the potentially dangerous situation that occurs when a motorist tries to drive and make a mobile phone call at the same time. Not only is this dangerous, it is also illegal. On 1st December 2003, it became an offence to hold or cradle in your neck, a mobile phone at any point during the set up, making or taking of a phone call, text message or any other data related communication. The use of fully-installed handsfree car kits is permitted, as is the use of other handsfree accessories. When driving we recommend that you use Voicemail 901 wherever possible, and that you listen to your messages when you are safely parked. If you must make a handsfree call when driving, keep it brief and use a handsfree cradle for your mobile phone.

Follow these simple guidelines and you can enjoy the benefits of being in touch while you travel safely:

Never  use a handheld mobile phone or communications device for any reason while driving.

Use Voicemail 901 wherever possible by switching off your mobile phone and listen to your messages when you are safely parked.

If you have to make a handsfree call, make sure it is safe to do so and keep it brief.

Never send or read text messages while driving.

End handsfree calls that become difficult, distracting or stressful immediately.

When in doubt, switch it Off.